The Ultimate Paddling Exercise

You can look at almost any body of water during the Summer and there they are, people standing and floating on the water.  Wait, they are standing and paddling on a board!  That’s right, paddle boarding, and now our addiction to fishing is starting to take a hold.  Heck, many of you probably already fish from one!  Let’s get you to your secret hot spot quicker and easier, all with this one workout move.  Well, let’s not waste anytime, here is the ultimate move to gain a stronger paddleboard stroke.

The Floor Figure Eight

Sit on the floor with legs in front of you with a slight bend in your knees.  Keep your back straight, tighten your abdomen, and lean back.  Having your back at a 45 degree angle would be fantastic but get as close to that as possible.  Clasp your hands and make a sideways figure eight.  The top of your figure eight should be at least to the top of your head.  When making the lower part of your figure eight twist at your body in the direction of your hands. (Similar to a strong kayak stroke).  Do this for 30 seconds.  Once you’ve mastered it here are some ways to challenge yourself and get even more from this great move!  First, lower your back closer to the ground.  Second, do this move longer, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, more!!!  Third, hold onto a weight.  Start with a little weight and work your way up.  

Build up your core strength and you’ll be in our spot faster than ever before!

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OUCH! Get Sweet Relief from Casting BIG Lures

You are on the water before the sun rises and come in after it sets.  With every cast you are eagerly anticipating a huge tug on the end of your line. So whether you are chasing bull reds, stripers, muskie, or anything else for that matter your casting arm may get sore after chucking lures hours on end in hopes of catching a new personal best.  Try these 3 stretches to find relief from soreness.

Wrist Relief

After casting and reeling all day your wrists take a beating.  To find some sweet relief keep your palms up and extend your arm in front of you.  Gently bend the wrist of the extended arm toward the ground.  Then with your other hand slowly and gently press the wrist of the extended arm toward the ground even more.  Do this until you feel a stretch in your forearm.  Be careful not to go too far.  It should be a mild stretch and not a painful one.  Hold for 10 to 20 seconds and then repeat 3 times.  Repeat with the other wrist.

Soothing Shoulder Soreness

After paddling and casting for hours on end my shoulder is sore.  To soothe that soreness extend your right arm straight ahead of you and bring it across to the left side of your body.  With your left hand hold onto your bicep and gently pull your right arm closer to your body.  Ensure you keep your chin out of the way and look forward.  Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.  Then raise your right arm above your head like you are eager to answer a question from your favorite teacher.  Keeping the upper part of your straight arm up, bend your forearm and drop your hand towards your back.  With your left hand hold onto your right elbow and gently pull it towards the left side.  Do this until you feel a mild stretch.  Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.  Repeat both of these moves 2 times.  

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