Fishing 'n' Fitness
Lets talk fitness ... we all know when fishing for fun or for a tournament
you will be using your arms, shoulders and back repeatedly for several hundred castes a day. Not to mention with so much time on the water you are eating a lot of snacks that most of the time are not so healthy. So how can you keep in shape and feeling fit?
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You can hire a certified personal trainer to get you started if you are a beginner or you are not really sure where to start. Just remember start slow and build up the work out as you go to prevent injury or over training.
Starting out doing one set and build up to two or three sets over time, go with light weight you can add weight as you get used to the work out. Here is an example of a work out that I like to do to keep me fit for fishing. This is a good work out for a male or female.
WARRNING! This program is intended only for healthy people. People with health problems should not follow this routine without the approval of a physician.
Before starting this or any other exercise program consult with your physician.
| Exercise |
Sets x Reps |
| Warm-up/Stretching |
| Incline press |
3 x 15 |
| Dumbbell press |
3 x 15 |
| Latpull-down |
2 x12 |
| Long pulley row |
3 x 12 |
| Tricep push-down |
2 x 12 |
| Dumbbell curls |
2 x 12 |
| Regular wrist curls |
2 x 20 |
| Revers wrist curls |
2 x 20 |
| Hyperextension |
2 X 20 |
| Side sit-up |
2 x 20-50 |
| Crunches |
2 x 20-50 |
| Cool Down |
Note: 20 minutes of aerobic activity 3-5 days a week in your target heart rate, your Dr. can help you find your target zone.
You can get a lot more information from fitness books and magazines if you want to advance or mix things up.
Stay fit so you can keep hoisting in those lunkers!
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