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Kayaking | Fitness | Paddling Ambassador | Owner, West Side Boat Shop | Contact: dave ~at- DaveTheKayaker {dot) com | Tel. 804.608.WSBS (9727) | Charlottesville, VA

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Category: Training

Training update and tips for a gelcoat repair on your kayak or surfski

Fitness Tracker Review, this one can be useful to kayakers

Some readers might be aware I do product reviews on my YouTube channel.  Frankly, I do those reviews simply to … More

Still trying to build out your home gym so you can exercise at home?

Even though much of the exercise equipment is sold out at online retailers, one piece of gym equipment is still … More

Kayaker exercise that provides pain relief from carpal tunnel and tendinitis/tendonitis

My wrists were feeling a little achy this evening after my home workout so I reached into my “stuff” drawer … More

Happy birthday to my dad, Home exercise and nutrition during COVID-19, and A review of the least expensive weight bench I could find on Amazon

Happy Birthday, Dad! Thank you for everything I ever needed and for being the best role model on earth. The … More

An update about Covid-19 and my DIY kayak ergometer, Care Bears, My Little Pony, Wiping Down Your Boat and more

Several people have contacted me from all over the world in the past few days so I thought I’d address … More

The COVID-5 Challenge: Add 5 lbs of muscle, not fat

I’m all in with Vinnie on this one. Sadly, I’ve already added some “bad” pounds in the past few weeks … More

Covid-19 Paddling and Virtual Racing

I’ve thought about what is appropriate to blog about during this current pandemic. I don’t want to act like what … More

Working out and training during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

I hit my neighborhood gym after work on Friday for a workout, but since then have decided to not venture … More

Gym Etiquette, Cell Phones in the Gym

I’ve reached my breaking point with zombies staring at glowing rectangles in the gym (and just about everywhere else.) Get … More

Another creative kayak ergometer build

A customer of mine, Jerry, sent me a photo of his final kayak ergometer build from my plans.  Jerry did … More

Homemade DIY Kayak Ergometer from Nordic Track ski machine

Some of you know that back in 2013 I shared a YouTube video that showed my design for a kayak … More

Another completed kayak ergometer conversion from a Nordic Track ski machine

I just got an email from another customer who thanked me for my kayak ergometer plans and included pictures from … More

Fitness tracker review: FOMO Fit Heart Health + GPS tracker review

I’ve got to do something over the winter months to keep the lights turned on. So here is a review … More

Fitness tracker review: Actofit Impulse review

Some reviews are more fun to do than others. I was hoping this would be a credible gym tracker, so … More

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