“Dorota’s classes keep our muscles supple and strong!”
The Nothin’ Dragon Masters may be off the water, but we are finding ways to keep our bodies ready for the dragon boat season should it return late summer.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, in March 2020, Dragon Boat Canada recommended all dragon boat training stop, and so we canceled our practices until further notice.
“It was sad news all round that we had to stop training as well as cancel our own dragon boat event, the Inlet Spring Regatta,” said team president, Brian Kenny, “but we are happy to find ways to keep the team connected as well as our fitness in check.”
The team regularly trains in yoga during the offseason with Dorota Budziszewska at Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam. Dorota was up for the challenge to get us together virtually, so classes restarted in April via Zoom conferencing.
One team member Ric set a 30-day push-up challenge. Go at your own pace but do it for 30 days. “After being inspired by our friend George I started the challenge a few weeks ago, and am now doing at least 100 push-ups a day, so I'm challenging the rest of the team.” If you feel up for the challenge here’s our calendar you can print to record your progress.
With the dragon boat season looking bleak for a return date, it’s very important for the team to keep in form for general health and easier transition back to the water once the COVID-19 restrictions loosen.
Coach Kris Lepianka leads dryland training on Mondays with isometrics and weights.
The team is also started virtual dryland training on April 27 with Coach Kris Lepianka, which takes place twice a week. His first session of the week focusses on isometrics and strength training, and the second session focuses on paddle technique and endurance.
Kris during paddle technique class on Thursdays.
We can’t wait to get back on the water, but until then our team will stay connected and active, at least three-times a week virtually!
Stay safe everyone!
