What are some appropriate muscular fitness assessment for Dragon Boat?

Fitness tests will often include things such as push ups, pull ups, squats, bench presses, etc. A time trial will typically be conducted on the water on either an OC1 or OC2 or using an erg with a paddle attachment.

Is dragon boat difficult?

Dragon boat is a very tough sport, let alone the training hours. There’s water training (actual paddling), land or circuit training, and some do have pool paddle training. It’s a sport where you will be trained to be physically and mentally tough and then become as tough like everyone in the team.

How many people can fit in a dragon boat?

The crew of a standard dragon boat typically consists of 22 team members: 20 paddlers in pairs facing toward the bow of the boat, 1 drummer or caller at the bow facing toward the paddlers, and 1 steerer standing at the rear of the boat.

Why is it called dragon boating?

Dragon Boat racing has its roots in ancient myths and legends. It began more than 2,000 years ago in the valleys of southern China as a fertility rite held during the Summer Solstice to ensure plentiful crops and to avert misfortune. Early dragon boat races were mock battles to awaken the hibernating Heavenly Dragon.

What are the most common injuries in Dragon Boat racing?

• Muscle-tendon sprains made up about half of dragon boating injuries (50.5%). • Non-musculoskeletal injuries are common in dragon boat racing. Over 90% of competitors suffered skin abrasions, and almost 80% suffered blisters.

When did dragon boat racing become a sport?

Although the activity started over 2000 years ago in ancient China, it only recently became a competitive sport.

What should I do as a female Dragon boater?

Female dragon boaters should engage in regular strength training. Males in this study more often lifted weights as part of their out-of-water training. It could be one reason that male athletes had a lower injury rate in the study.