Kitesurfing is a sport that is growing in popularity all the time. In fact, the governing body in the UK claim it is the fastest growing of all water sports. It is also one of the fastest growing extreme sports overall. If you want to take up the activity however, you’re body better be in pretty good condition. This is what you should be focusing on.
- Upper Body Strength. This is often considered one of the most vital fitness elements that you need to develop. The majority of effort in the sport comes from the muscles of the upper body and so these are required to be developed in order to properly control yourself and the kite. Your “deltoids” or shoulder muscles are the main ones that need developing. These muscles work as ‘fixator’ muscles, providing stability for the rest of the body. Main chest and higher back muscles will also need to be focused on
- Core Strength. Due to fact there is so much movement and various directions of force taking place in the sport, your core muscles should be well trained. One very good pierce of gym equipment that you can use to enhance your core is a Swiss Ball. You will probably have to add weights into you core workouts though in order to replicate the strains you will experience whilst out on the water. Often the kite will want to pull you in a direction you do not want to go so it will be your developed core strength that will let you remain planted
- Aerobic Fitness. Whilst the sport might not appear to be aerobically based, you will still need to work on your heart and lungs. Because so much demand will be put on lots of different muscles, they will be requiring vast amounts of oxygen and producing lots of carbon dioxide and lactic acid. You will get tired pretty quickly if your heart and lungs are not up to the job and cannot provide the muscles with oxygen and remove waste products rapidly. Jogging or cycling are ideal methods for enhancing your CV (heart and lungs) system.
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