Hi guys, I have the following question for you :
How do you guys train your lower body during the whole season? It's not a secret for anyone, chin-up is one of the key exercise for the upper body, but when it comes to lower body, I guess everyone have their own solution. Want to share it?

Short Answer:
Calf Raises

Long Answer: It is true that most weight training programs for paddling are very heavily weighed towards the upper body. While this may work out fine for pencil-legged kayakers, canoers need to pump the legs in the weight room just like they do in the boat. In the last couple years we have incorporated more leg weights into our routines and it has paid off on the race course. Lunges are a great exercise, as they get your muscles working in a similar way to canoeing. Gab likes to put his back foot on a bench to get a bigger range of motion, and Mark likes to use a Bosu ball to work on stability. Squats are also a great exercise, just make sure you have someone who knows what they are doing teach you so you don’t hurt your back. We especially like jump squats, as they help not only our paddling, but also our frequent games of leap frog. Another way we have gotten our legs in better shape is biking. We all have road bikes and really enjoy heading out for big group rides, only 2 crashes so far!