Category: Fitness & Nutrition

January 8, 2020
Benefits of Cardiovascular Exercise for Laser Sailors

There is much skill-based, tactical, and strength-based importance to Laser Sailing. And while not exclusively an endurance sport, on a […]

December 13, 2017
A Basic Laser Sailing Fitness Program

Having solid strength in the Laser is a must. Without fail athletes of all levels come off the water and will remark they were fast or slow because of their “fitness levels”.

December 13, 2017
Laser Sailing Fitness while Traveling

Travel is an integral part of our sport, and whether you’re headed off to a regatta or an awesome week-long […]

December 13, 2017
Laser Sailing 7 Most Effective Habits of Champions

These habits are seen around top sailors and will help you perform better and enjoy the sport more. Check these out to help align your priorities.

October 23, 2017
Sleep Hygiene to Increase Performance

When we are training and competing we want to maximize everything we do on the water and on land. So often when we consider recovery we think of food and a light spin on the bike. While these no doubt aid in recovery the most important thing we can do to feel fresh the next day or instill those new techniques is sleep.

October 4, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: How to Hike Better and More Efficiently

The most important factor to hiking is not necessarily how low you can put your shoulders to the water, however that can be a strong contributing factor. But rather how close you can get your knees to the gunwale edge.

September 18, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: Creating an Annual Training Plan

In dinghy sailing the calendar year revolves around your world championship, with this season wrapping up we look to take away what we have learned and what skills we need to build. While many have a strong desire to improve, few systematically organize their training to maximise their potential. The annual training plan (ATP) is a key tool in preparing for the coming year and keeping focuses and goals in check as the season progresses.

August 21, 2017
Laser Sailing Tips: Importance of Hydration

In this article, we will discuss the performance factors of dehydration, how you can stay away from it, and strategies to ensure you are getting what you need.

December 12, 2016
Tips for Lower Back Pain while Sailing

Follow the exercises in the video whenever you feel tightness, and enjoy better posture, less pain and stronger hiking!

October 16, 2016
Fitness Tips: Why Top Sailors Cycle (Cycling for Hiking)

It's no secret that the majority of Laser sailors use cycling for hiking as a method of cross-training for the […]

May 17, 2016
Bruno Fontes: How to be a Champion

We sit down with Bruno Fontes at the 2016 Vallarta Worlds to talk about what it takes to be a champion.

December 3, 2012
Ideas on Staying Fit While Traveling

Us humans are creatures of habit. It gets pretty easy to have a workout routine thrown off when we’re traveling […]

October 15, 2012
Laser Fitness Tips: Losing 20 lbs to Sail Radial

ISA head coach Vaughn Harrison goes to train with Tania Elias Calles ahead of the London 2012 games. To train in the radial, he must lose 20 pounds ahead of his trip.

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