Kayaking For Fitness

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chad noles - 7 years ago

Love how the end of the video pretty much just says go ask somebody else

Owen's gaming and such - 7 years ago

Since we're talking kayaking for fitness, how about something for training during the off-season? Not all of us live in places where you can paddle year-round and the indoor ergometers aren't common at most gyms. The best analog I've found so far is a stationary arm bike. Has anyone found something else?

BigMikeMcBastard - 7 years ago

If you live near a university, they probably have rowing machines there, as many unis have varsity rowing teams. Otherwise, how about an elliptical? You utilize your arms in that case as well, albeit less strenuously than with paddling.

neldabg - 9 years ago

Yeeeessss. One day when I've secured a job, and I have time, I want to do kayaking for both fitness and fun. Heck, if I wasn't so scared of alligators, I'd even be tempted to live near a lake one day. I really don't know why I was so afraid of kayaking before. A kayak is pretty sturdy, and as long as you stay in calm water, there is little chance of it flipping over. It's so much fun and relaxing and proves as a great bonding experience with friends. To paddle on open water surrounded by nature is just so perfect. I am literally on a mission now to get my family to try kayaking at least once.

TheDcrocks1 - 6 years ago

neldabg did you get your family to kayak ?

Mike Keenan - 11 years ago

Glide through water's mist Brisk air that energizes, Reviving the spirit

Kaalvoet Ranger - 11 years ago

come kayak in South Africa! we have the best rivers, best water, best clubs, best races and best people! always an adventure! This is a video I made of our last weekend out: youtube.com/watch?v=XBEV4XcfoLU

Paul Lockwood - 11 years ago

im learning

pen mightygun - 11 years ago

im sorry to hear that, about your wife, just like a paddle wifes can be replaced

adventurecraig - 11 years ago

Nice little promo vid on kayaking! I ride a narrow canoe, called an 'assegai' (Zulu spear), on Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg, South Africa. I swam the entire boundary of the dam while learning to balance the boat two years ago. Only now am I starting to work properly on my rotation and arm work!!

Mark Humphrey - 7 years ago

Hi Craig ,do you still paddle Emma ? I learnt in a far more sturdy flat bottomed canoe loaned to me by Jomo King (RIP). I did exactly the same thing back in about 2002 in freezing water and clambering around the dam wall trying to remount.I live i Aus now but Emma always holds fond memories especially in mid winter mornings when your brow becomes ice coated after on lap ;-)

Donald Couture - 11 years ago

thanks for sharing this knowledge. i have been bicycling to work for about 2 years now, something was missing. i just bought a kayak today after studying what i need . i am excited to get started and reap the benefit of this activity .

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Amy Poehler's Smart Girls - 11 years ago

We just featured an amazing kayaker named Kelly Allen! We've completely fallen in love with the sport!

Shafiul Ahossain - 11 years ago

hicom

mati stern - 11 years ago

check out my channel its new and have one new vid enjoy !

mati stern - 11 years ago

olymic kayak is the best ( =

CuriousCraig2 - 11 years ago

If only people saw more alternatives forms of fitness like kayaking. It doesn't always have to be something you hate.

Kayak NewsUSA - 12 years ago

I LIKE THIS VIDEO !

Kayak NewsUSA - 12 years ago

nice

Per Franck - 12 years ago

hah! i have the same problem. keep up the work on her though, bribes are efficient.

lendoggtheking - 12 years ago

fitness, in those tanks. I'll take a k1 any day

Vicky Wigle - 12 years ago

Kayak the bay.com I have many couples in the same situation who come to rent from me. My suggestion is to go and enjoy it yourself, while she takes pictures or enjoys what she likes. Fortunately, at Put-in-Bay, we have many other activites so everyone is pretty happy. Have you ever thought of a double and a picnic lunch? That might make it more enticing.

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Vicky Wigle - 12 years ago

Kayak the Bay, Ltd. in Put-in-Bay offers season passes for kayaking. One of my kayakers used his pass before he went into the Marines to get fit. He used a heavier paddle and paddled faster than normal kayaking. At the end of the summer, Allan was pretty buff looking. I have had many people with knee replacements go kayaking and really enjoy it. Happy paddling- JUST DO IT.

jo3tag - 12 years ago

Either you get it, or you don't. After my first paddle, I was hooked. After my first rapid, I was hopelessly hooked. I now own five 'yaks, and take anyone I can convince to go. Usually, they have a blast, but there are a few that just don't get that thrill,peaceful sense of mind. Sadly, my wife is one