Basic Kiteboarding Training
Kiteboarding is a very demanding sport, which requires great core
strength and coordination. All the training programs on KBX contains
(hard)core training combined with specific kiteboard functional
training, which will give great results for all kiteboarders on all
levels in matter of performing and avoiding injuries.
This part of KBX is for kitesurfers that don't need explosive movements to do trix, but is more in need of stamina, core strength and just becoming stronger and more fit. Really great for kitesurfers that likes course racing or kiteboarders doing low powered tricks like beginners often do.
Let us look at, what course racers need and what beginners need. Are they doing any fast rotations, powerful pops, hard landings? No... They need great stamina overall and especially legs, abs, upper back and arms. Working out is a great way to get more stamina. Especially during low season (or just 4-6 days with no wind), you can still progress and get stronger. If you don't work out, you'll take two steps backwards during low wind periods. If you don't have enough stamina, you'll get tired faster and that will make you loose your concentration and "feel" of the kite and board, which make you slower in the end.
Basically working out can't really make you a better course racer. You only get more endurance. But when there is no wind, and you're not working out, you'll be a little bit worse at racing every day.
For beginners this is all about building up the right shape and strong core to become a good kitesurfer.
Basic Kiteboarding Fitness Program, Download click here
- Lean back pistol squat (see video)
- Standing Row, Sideways (see video)
- Cable Chest Press (see video)
- Walking hip raises (see video)
- Plank (see video)
- Side plank (see video)
This is a basic program meaning, you should keep adding new things. Not necessarily more exercises, but variations. New exercises. Check out the video section for inspiration.
Good exercises to add could be:
Why is training important for kiteboarders?
Well, regardless if you do hooked or unhooked freestyle, it's all about rotations and powerful movements. On the water there are too many uncontrolled factors, that will make your "workout" for your muscles less effective, than in the gym. In the gym you can concentrate on a specific muscle chain or a specific movement. In the gym you make these more powerful, which will give you more power in your trix on the water. Do you want to rotate faster? Pop higher? Pass faster? Go to the gym...
Be cautioned; if you do some of these exercises wrong, you have a high risk of getting an injury. If you're not sure of your physical state or the techniques, you should consult a fitness professional, physiotherapist or a doctor.
www.KiteboardingExercises.com - Power 2 Progress
On this site you'll find:
- Instructional videos with exercises especially for kiteboarding
- Forum where you can ask about training, talk to other kiteboarders etc.
- Community where you can hook up, follow, talk directly to other users
- Create your own fitness program for kitesurfing
- Technique section for exercises and basic info for preventing injuries
- Learn about injuries
- Your own workout/kite session blog to help you progress in your training
- Nutrition and kiteboarding
- And of course our monthly newsletter
...and a lot more!
www.KiteboardingExercises.com - Power 2 Progress
