TRX FORCE Program

Re: Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

Reester — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:54 GMT

John,

I have downloaded the e-book. Great in-sight, it is well structured and very thorough!

Thanks for sharing!

Re: Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

dannyg1984 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:31:19 GMT

Sweet thanks for the link to the ebook!

Re: Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

trainerjon — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:37:23 GMT

Hey Bob,

Awesome! Don't forget to download the whole E-book on SUP fitness training (it's FREE). You can find it at either http://www.fitnesstrainingbyjon.com or http://www.suptrainer.com

Enjoy!

Re: Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

water-ratt — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:31:22 GMT

Hey Jon,

i'm a paddler (who ironicly lives in the mid-west. I'm afraid yesterday was my last SUP session for the year (waters now 49'F).

Thanks for the post; i just started with TRX and will be adding your exercises into the mix.

bob

Re: Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

H2whoa — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:28:46 GMT

Very good post! If money weren't an object, I would go buy an indo board right now!

Looking to the future though, one would definately interest me, thanks for sharing your ideas, I wouldn't have ever thought of doing that!

Advanced Core Training for Standup Paddle Surfing

trainerjon — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:24:01 GMT

This is from my Blog -

As a Personal Trainer and Standup Paddle Surfer, I think that Standup Paddle Surfing is one of the best core training exercises one can do. Period. Unfortunately, conditions must be good to even get out on the water. Too much wind, no waves, or even being in the winter in the Midwest can really put a damper on your paddling. So how do you train for the sport when not doing it? I’m going to give you 3 exercises that can help. Each one is very core intensive and requires quite a bit of balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength- all which are essential for becoming a good paddle surfer. They can be dangerous – perform at your own risk!

1. Indo Board + TRX Atomic pushup (or Tuck and Pushup). This exercise can be made more or less difficult by starting on the floor without the Indo Board, but for advanced users, the Indo Board really makes all the difference in difficulty level – It’s Tough! It works every part of the body, but primarily your core, chest, triceps, and shoulders. It’s a great total body exercise for paddling.

2. TRX Row – Great for developing the upper back/shoulders/biceps. The more horizontal you get, the more difficult it gets, and adding the stability ball to stand on makes it much more difficult as well. Be sure to squeeze your glutes and keep your body as straight and tight as possible. - Need a ball? SPRI ELITE XERCISE BALL - 65cm - Red

3. Indo Board Squat + Shoulder Press. This exercise is great for developing balance, legs, and core muscles surrounding your spine. It shouldn’t be done with too much weight, balance and core stability is the objective. Beginners can start with the Indo Flow cushion, and eventually go to the actual roller. This exercise causes your nerves to “connect the dots” between your brain and your toes and thus fires more muscles to balance and coordinate the movement of a simple squat. It helps to train your muscles in an unstable environment just like when paddle surfing so they can adapt and “transfer” what you learn on the Indo Board to your Paddle Board.