strength training for
kayakers
enhance your acceleration and top speed with specific strength and power training
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invest in your injury prevention to enable you to train harder on the water
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improve how you finish races with specific strength endurance
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work with an elite kayak strength and conditioning coach with 20+ years experience including on the New Zealand olympic team and with athletes on team gb.
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in-person training
and/or
individualised programmes sent through an app
Train in-person or on a programme with elite kayak strength and conditioning coach Daniel Lavipour
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Daniel has been the strength and conditioning coach for flat-water kayakers on the New Zealand Olympic Team and Team GB including Olympic Champion Lisa Carrington, World Champion Teneale Hatton and Olympian Jess Walker. As well as training dozens of international kayakers and national champions.
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Benefit from 20+ years coaching experience at the highest level to maximise your performance on the water and to prevent injuries.
develop race winning acceleration and maximal speed
strength and power massively underpin acceleration and speed. develop the strength you need to go fast
build a strong body to prevent injury
kayak training is hard and there are risk factors associated with the seated position and repetitive nature of the sport. you can prevent a great deal of injuries with targeted and individually specific strength training
develop functional strength endurance
strength endurance training done badly can kill speed and performance. when it is done right it can be a game changer
race winning technical development
specific strength and an understanding of the principles of movement will enhance your technique on the water
TRAIN IN-PERSON
IN LONDON
Train in-person with Daniel Lavipour at multiple locations around London or over video call from anywhere in the world.
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Benefit from the same support that elite kayakers receive when working with Daniel Lavipour in a high performance environment.
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In-person locations:
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Hackney, East London
Hammersmith, West London
Other locations available on request
train on a programme
ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
For those who want to train independently with the structure and direction of an individualised programme.
Sent through an app with video that includes video demonstrations and performance tracking.
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- Regular check ins
- Initial consultation in person or remotely
- Can be used in conjunction with in person sessions.
- 1 week free trial
HYBRID training
a mix of in-person and remote support
Have the best of both worlds!
Combine in person or virtual sessions with a programme to follow + all the remote support your need to succeed.
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Lots of athletes we work with come in for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions. Some youth athletes schedule their sessions to sync with school holidays.