Off the Water: More Opportunities to Prepare your Team
PREPARING YOUR TEAMTeam Land PracticeDid you know that you can practice the sport of dragon boating off the water? Getting your team in sync is the most important element of the race. Land practices take place when teams drill commands and strokes on land (either seated in chairs or standing.) These can be held in the backyard or the board room. The purpose of the land practice is to review the stroke series and get everyone in sync. Use Paul's video (at right) to plan your team's land practice.
Team Poolside PracticeSome of our teams participate in "pool side paddling." Pool side practices consist of teams who sit at the edge of a pool to practice technique and synchronization against the resistance of water. What does this look like? Check out this Youtube video.
30 minute poolside practices are available to through the Oshkosh Community YMCA. $2 paddler (minimum of 5 paddlers) activity fee. Contact Roxanne Lee at 920.230-8439 or [email protected] |
The Basics: How to PaddlePaddling a dragon boat is different from rowing a canoe or paddling a kayak. Check out Paul's video (above), "How to paddle a dragon boat" or Benjamin's Youtube video: Paddling Technique
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PERSONAL TRAINING
To help develop an individual strength and conditioning program*, we recommend partnering with a local personal trainer, like those offered through the Oshkosh YMCA. Individual and small group dragon boat personal training sessions are available through the Oshkosh Community YMCA.
Contact:
Downtown YMCA Dan Braun 236-3380 or [email protected]
20th Ave YMCA Ben Wanezek 230-8439 or [email protected]
(activity fee applies).
*Always check with your healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program..
Contact:
Downtown YMCA Dan Braun 236-3380 or [email protected]
20th Ave YMCA Ben Wanezek 230-8439 or [email protected]
(activity fee applies).
*Always check with your healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program..
Individual strength and conditioning
Stretching
Stretching is important for both practicing reach and preventing injuries.
Here is a link to some warm-up exercises and stretches from <Dragonglobe>
Here is a link to some warm-up exercises and stretches from <Dragonglobe>
Weight Training
Muscle groups throughout the body are used in dragon boat paddling. Competitive dragon boat paddlers exercise the following muscle groups to prepare for the races:
Here are some training recommendations from dragon boat racers throughout the world:
- Back
- Shoulders
- Abdominals
- Hips
- Thighs
- Chest
- Arms
- Neck
Here are some training recommendations from dragon boat racers throughout the world:
- World Wide Dragonboat Calendar
- 5 exercises for Dragon Boat Strength training, Dragonglobe
- Dragonboat Dryland Circuit Training: Video
Cardiovascular
Running or speed walking with weights are cardiovascular exercises used by dragon boaters for endurance training.
Here is a recommendation for Cardio Endurance Training: http://bit.ly/19PnTiJ
Here is a recommendation for Cardio Endurance Training: http://bit.ly/19PnTiJ