Archive — Makoa Kahale

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5 videos

Nov 5
Looking after your hands through a long season
Grip, blisters and calluses: what helps, what to leave alone and how to tell when to rest.
Nov 4
A cleaner catch: getting the blade in without a splash
Where the blade enters, how far ahead to reach and the one cue I use for every new paddler.
Nov 3
A forty-minute erg session you can do in a garage
A warm-up, four hard blocks and a cool-down, on a paddling machine with a mat and a fan.
Nov 2
Five stroke drills to do before every practice
Short drills for reach, rotation and timing that you can do on the water or on a bench.
Nov 1
A shoulder warm-up for a cold, early practice
Six slow moves with a band that wake up your shoulders and upper back before you pick up a paddle.

4 videos

Oct 24
Reading your erg numbers without being ruled by them
Pace, rate and distance: which number matters, which one to ignore and how to keep a log.
Oct 17
Bodyweight strength for paddlers: legs, core and back
Five moves you can do in a living room, with an easier and a harder version of each.
Oct 10
Fitting a paddle to your height and your reach
How long a paddle should be, where your hands go and what a bad fit does to your shoulders.
Oct 3
Rotation: where a strong stroke comes from
Why the power comes from your hips and trunk, with a drill to feel it on dry land.

1 video

Sep 26
Resting after a hard race week without losing fitness
Three easy days, what to eat and how to ease back into your normal week.

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