I remember the summer of 2020 during the Covid Lockdown days. All along Lake Washington it looked like everyone had spent their stimulus check on a stand up paddle board. And those babies have stuck! People are out on their SUPs and kayaks this month. For all my paddlers, and this goes also for dragon boaters, canoeists, surf skiers, and you rowers and scullers, probably the most powerful thing you can do to increase your performance and limit your injury is to develop a strong core that withstands the torque of rowing. Read more