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How To Get Fit For Solo Sailing: Body Maintenance For Top Performance
In the final instalment of his three-part series, Vendee 2020 Vision solo sailor Andrew Baker emphasises an often neglected but crucial element in training for any performance sailing activity: recovery. We all can appreciate the importance of training hard. Most…
How To Get Fit For Solo Sailing: Hitting The Gym
In the second of a three-part series, Vendee 2020 Vision solo sailor Andrew Baker breaks down his workout regimen - with tips for how you can make the most out of your own gym sessions. Weight Training Size & Strength:…
Andrew Baker is an experienced offshore sailor and part of the Vendée 2020 Vision solo programme
In the first instalment of a three-part series, Vendée 2020 Vision solo sailor Andrew Baker explains the importance of sailing fitness - and lays out his own routine for attaining and maintaining optimum performance on deck Fitness is not always…
Sports Stars Share Fitness Tips
Leading Irish sports stars are at the National Dairy Council stand each day of this year's National Ploughing Championships. They will share their top tips for training and talk about the role diet can play to help people of all…
Sailing Fitness: The Basics
It ought to go without saying not to carry out any exercise without first consulting your doctor or qualified coach. The information and suggestions contained in this article are intended for people who are physically active and have already attained…