Are You Ready for Change?
Change.
That word. That scary word that drives some of us to build a fort with couch cushions and hide there forever. But is it...
7 Lies Dragon Boaters Believe
When it comes to myths and lies surrounding a sport, nothing can come close to dragon boating. With so many self-professed experts and enthusiastic...
Training, Recovery and Supercompensation
Introduction
You might be surprised to hear that training itself doesn't make you fitter – it's the recovery period afterward that truly matters. In this...
Should You Hanker for an Anchor?
This post will cover a very useful accessory that every dragon boat coach should have at their disposal. It is usually (mistakenly) called a...
Pass the Energy Please Part 5 – The Oxidative System. Long duration, Low power
Now that we have covered the ATP-PC and Glycolytic systems, we will discuss the Oxidative System. Long duration, Low power.
This is the fifth post...
Pass the Energy Please Part 3 – The Glycolytic System. Short duration, Moderate power
This is the third post in the “Pass the Energy Please” series. Go to our blog to read the others.
Remember the graph from the...
Unlocking The Endurance Factor
Introduction
Dragon boating, a sport with ancient roots and a modern-day thrill, requires a unique blend of strength, teamwork, and above all, endurance. In the...
This is W.A.R. – How Much Power Do You Create in the Boat
Introduction
How much power do you create? In the realm of dragon boating, where teamwork reigns supreme, the concept of "Wins Above Replacement" (WAR) has...
10 Sun Tzu Quotes for Dragon Boaters
Firstly, who is Sun Tzu?
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient...
Why You Need To Strengthen Your Shoulders
Sore Shoulders?
There are a myriad of reasons why your shoulder hurts--from poor paddle technique and posture, over-training, unilateral (one-sided) paddling, long paddles (longer paddles...
