Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

Turn up the volume and check out this action packed video produced by Suzie Cooney of  Suzie Trains Maui and InVision Maui Productions.  Filmed here on Maui’s N. Shore, wave action at Kanaha and a few scenes from a big swell day where the easterly swell tapped in at 8-9 feet and the winds were blowing from 40-50 mph! Suzie is a SUP Team Rider For Naish. In this video, she’s riding the 9’0″ Mana and the 14′ Glide. 

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See YOU on the water….

Suzie Cooney, Suzie Trains Maui

Suzie Cooney is a Team SUP Rider for Naish International.    She also contributes as their fitness expert in SUP training. For all of her articles and tips go to:

http://www.naishsurfing.com/sup-fitness/

http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com also check out: http://www.standuppaddlingfitness.com

Also on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvTTgAoAus

Water is an unstable element and it’s always moving. When you add any unstable element as a training platform, such as an Indo Board or an inflatable disc or maybe the BOSU, you increase the intensity and nueromuscular challenge of any exercise.

The traditional core plank is often employed by the Navy Seals as a suitable challenge and is harder than it appears. I often use it to measure a clients level of performance and endurance of their core. As a reminder the core is simply everything excluding your extremities and is where all movement begins. Having a strong core is critical for the sport of stand up paddling SUP, for it is what engages first and foremost as you initiate a smooth paddle stroke, whether catching a wave or simply gliding on a leisurely cruise. 

A weak core may cause you to fatigue, muscle imbalances and reduce your overall performance.  There are so many variations in which you can improve your core strength, but since we’re on the topic of stand up paddling fitness, try this one for fun one day. Make sure you are in deep enough water so you don’t wreck your fins.

Assume the traditional core position:

Hey if you fall off it’s just water! Have some fun.

If you have any questions about the above exercise feel free to contact me:  Suzie@SuzieTrainsMaui.com

Also check out my training site for more tips: www.suzietrainsmaui.com/blog

Looking forward to meeting you at the event!  Don’t forget to register.  www.standuppaddlingfitness.com

Practice your planks!

Aloha Suzie