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Always start with the basics - position in the boat, correct paddle grip and size, hand position at paddle entry and exit, breathing (inhale on recovery), and rotation and timing.

Relax on the recovery (when you are not moving the boat) and relax the non-pulling muscles (face, neck, wrists, hands).

Try to paddle on both sides to prevent injury and to correct bad habits.

Use your core muscle groups. Engage in off-water activities that exercise the core and promote dynamic movement, particularly in the winter.

Practise long pulling and always try for boat run.

Have fun!

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Jamie Hollins

Getting there? How do you prepare for a dragon boat season? First, you must look at the specific requirements of dragon boat paddling. Then you break down each of them so you can train properly in the gym and use other cross-training modalities that will assist your goal of becoming the best you can be come race day. Dragon boating is a unique sport. It requires all energy systems: ATP-CP and LA; LA-O2; and O2. Combined with these energy system requirements, success in dragon boating demands maximum strength, power, muscular endurance, core flexibility/stability, and power endurance. To prepare correctly, you must understand what you are trying to accomplish so that you can plan, that is, periodize, your training accordingly. Having knowledge about the energy systems that you are training and looking at the most efficient way to train them to accomplish strength gains in all areas is important. As well, proper warm-up, cool-down, and dry land options are crucial to dragon boating.