The Paddler’s Workout

Download the workout canoeist Andrew Russell follows at the gym to keep up his strength.

By Staff

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Besides training on the water, canoeist Andrew Russell keeps up his strength at the gym. OptiMYz sat in on a recent workout at the Burnside Nubody’s Fitness Centre three weeks before the World Championships.

Download this feature of Andrew’s workout (PDF, 424 KB)

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