Marybeth, Paddle Adventurer shows us five warm up stretches and exercises in the video we should all be doing before (and after) we hit the water for a SUP.
Marybeth;
In this video, I discuss and demonstrate 5 paddle boarding warm-up exercises and 5 post-paddle stretches that help me stay mobile and keep my body happy.
Disclaimer: I’m not a personal trainer or yoga instructor but for this video, I consulted with certified fitness and yoga instructor@tonyf_fitness. Thank you for the help!
Always listen to your body, modify where needed and do what works best for you. Save for when you’re headed out on your next paddle or have time to work on your mobility.
Warm-Up Exercises:
• Arm-Circles: 10 forward & 10 backward
• Windmill with your Paddle: 8-15 rotations
• Reverse Lunge with Twist: 10-16 reps
• Overhead Paddle Squats: 10-15 reps
• Calf Raises: 15-20 reps
Post-Paddle Stretches: Hold each stretch & side for 30 seconds
• Standing Back Stretching with your Paddle
• Kneeling Hip Flexor with a Side Bend
• Standing Figure 4
• Standing Quad Stretch Single-Leg
• Downward Dog