It doesn't have to hurt.....!

If you’re frustrated by how slow your kayak is or you’ve developed tendinitis problems in your wrists, elbows, or shoulders after a season's kayak fishing, I've got a couple of articles out on how to strengthen and paddle from the core.

One article is in the April 2006 issue of MetroSports, the other in the June 2006 issue of Outdoor Athlete.

I've also adapted and expended on the articles on my blog at http://paddlingtravelers.blogspot.com/2006/07/stamina-smoothness-power-use-your-core.html

If you find that your elbows and wrists hurt at the end of a day of kayak fishing, but your stomach muscles aren't sore, chances are you aren't paddling from your core. Maybe the above will

great tip - thanks for sharing!