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Part 3: Speed: How to Paddle Faster Without Just Trying Harder
If you’ve been following along with this three-part SUP Stroke series, you know the progression: Efficiency → Power → Speed Speed is not something you force. Speed is something you earn when efficiency and power are in place. Yet most paddlers try to shortcut the process. They paddle harder. They paddle longer. They repeat the same route, over…
Where Strength Actually Comes From in Your SUP Stroke
Part 2: Power – Where Strength Actually Comes From in Your SUP Stroke
Last month in this SUP Stroke Series, we talked about efficiency — how to stop wasting energy and start getting more return from every stroke. This month, we’re building on that foundation and diving into power. Because power in your SUP stroke isn’t about muscling the paddle harder. It’s about how your body is designed to create…
Efficiency – The Foundation of an Effective SUP Stroke
Hi Paddlers! I’m going to dive into a 3-part blog series on the Sup Stroke. I’ll teach you how to paddle more efficiently, powerfully, and fast! We’ll go in that order. Stay tuned for all 3 parts! This is Part 1: Efficiency Efficiency - The Foundation of an Effective SUP Stroke Before we ever talk about…
SUP Drill Video Series with Seychelle
Paddle Straighter: How to Stop Zigzagging on your SUP and Paddle Faster
Welcome, and thank you so much for being here. Today I want to talk about a deceptively simple skill that can completely change your paddling efficiency, speed, and confidence on the water: paddling straighter. This topic comes up constantly in my coaching, and for good reason. Most paddlers know they’re zigzagging. They can see it…
Why Cross-Training for Stand Up Paddlers
Why Cross-Training Matters for Stand Up Paddlers
How to train smarter, avoid plateaus, and paddle stronger year-round If you’re a stand up paddler, chances are you fall into one of two camps: You came from another sport that you can’t really do anymore, and paddling became your new favorite thing. Or you finally found an activity/sport that you love, and you’d happily…
SUP Paddle Height
Finding the Perfect SUP Paddle Height
Finding the Perfect Paddle Height Good Day Paddlers! Welcome to another enlightening edition of my monthly blog posts. Today we’re diving into a very popular inquiry in the paddling community: How tall should my paddle be? Many paddlers often find themselves wondering if their paddle is too short, too long, or just right for their needs.…

Food Labels Trick You

While originally intended to provide clear nutritional facts, food labels have devolved into a confusing and dangerously deceptive source of information.

Calming an Overactive Immune System

Most reporting done on the immune system has focused on ways to strengthen or stimulate immunity. The hope is if you bolster the immune system you can fight off illnesses better or avoid getting sick altogether. Especially during cold and flu season. The full story on immunity is more complex.

Harmful Food Additives

Since your gut plays such a significant role in your well-being, it’s important to avoid the worst food additives if possible.

Lung Health

Despite how important the lungs are, it’s easy to take them for granted until something goes wrong or a respiratory illness puts them at risk.

Blood Sugar Remedies

While refined carbs and sweet treats may be the ultimate comfort food, they come with a downside: high carbohydrate and sugar intake cause blood sugar levels to spike.

Benefits of Digestive Enzymes

5 Big Health Benefits of Digestive Enzymes Enzymes are vital for energy and life, acting as catalysts to speed up countless chemical reactions in the body. Digestive enzymes play an essential role in converting food into the smaller substances that nourish cells. While the body makes its own digestive enzymes, you can also benefit from…