Associated contents

• Mont-Rebei Kayak Experience (immersive video)
  

Required equipments

1. Long poles to simulate kayak rows
   

Procedure

1. Warm-up and Stretching:
   
1. The therapist guides participants through dynamic stretches for the arms, shoulders, and upper body to prepare the muscles for the kayaking simulation and reduce the risk of injury.
   
2. Technique Demonstration:
   
1. Provide a demonstration of the correct rowing technique using the poles. Ensure participants understand how to use their arms and upper body effectively to simulate kayaking movements. 
   
3. Intensity Variation:
   
1. Consider incorporating variations in the intensity, regularity and pace of the exercise. 
   
4. Customization:
   
1. Make the exercise inclusive by providing alternative movements or adaptations for participants with varying fitness levels or mobility restrictions. 
   
5. Incorporate Core Engagement:
   
1. To enhance the full-body workout experience, encourage participants to engage their core muscles throughout the kayaking simulation. 
   
6. Duration and Repetitions:
   
1. Specify the duration of the exercise and the number of repetitions or sets participants should perform. This will help in creating a structured workout and enable participants to track their progress over time.
   
7. Cool-down:
   
1. Include a cool-down phase at the end of the exercise incorporating static stretches.
   

Benefits

1. Improve mobility of the upper body
   
2. Improve oculomotor coordination
   
3. Provide a feeling of freedom, reduce stress and anxiety
   
4. Adapted for persons suffering from articular affections through low impact physical exercises
   
5. Improve muscular strength in targeted regions