Chest (Pectoralis Major) Stretch (Kayak Paddle)
A description and guide of how to perform an adapted chest (pectoralis major) stretch specific to the sport of kayaking and canoeing.
A description and guide of how to perform an adapted chest (pectoralis major) stretch specific to the sport of kayaking and canoeing.
A description and guide of how to perform an improvised biceps stretch with the use of a kayak paddle. his is a sport specific stretch for the sports of kayaking and canoeing that could be performed prior or post exercise while in this environment.
An improvised standing rectus fermoris (quadriceps) stretch using a kayaking or canoeing paddle.
Stretching is thought of as a component of warm ups and cool downs and indeed, it plays an important role in these phases of preparing the body for actions about to take place during a workout and lengthening muscles post workout back towards their original state. However Stretching is not just a component of warm up and cool downs, its a fundamental component of ‘fitness’ thus true fitness is not achieved through muscle building and aerobic exercise alone.
Depending on your goal, be it health related, function or for sport and performance, flexibility training will play an important role in all these. Adaptations to FITT principles, Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type to achieve the desired result.