PaddleFit & EXOS Announce Four Day SUP Performance Mentorship

SAN DIEGO, California – Over the past 10 years, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has become one of the fastest growing sports in the world, with millions of people taking to the water for the first time and experienced women and men pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. To help SUP enthusiasts reach the next level, PaddleFit, the world’s only comprehensive SUP and outdoor fitness coaching system, and EXOS, the leader in proactive health and performance, are teaming up to offer a four day performance SUP mentorship. It will be held at EXOS’ training facility in Carlsbad, California from September 26th-29th, 2016.

“We’re proud to partner with PaddleFit in combining the best stand-up paddle boarding performance program with EXOS’ land-based training expertise,” said EXOS founder Mark Verstegen. “This mentorship will be the ultimate experience for watermen and women.”

During four full days of expert instruction, attendees will learn how to get the most from their minds and bodies on the water from world class coach and PaddleFit founder and Team USA SUP race coach Brody Welte. They will also have access to the latest in cutting-edge, land-based training from the EXOS team.

Over the last 15 years, EXOS has trained many of the top champions in sports, including sixteen first round NFL draft picks in 2016, the 2014 World Cup champion German men’s national soccer team, Olympic medalists, and countless champions in baseball, tennis, golf, basketball, and hockey. In addition to preparing elite athletes for the highest level of competition, EXOS also works with the U.S. military, firefighters, police officers, high school and collegiate athletes, and businesses worldwide.

“Anyone that is involved with professional sports knows that EXOS is at the top when it comes to training elite athletes,” Welte said. “We feel honored that they’re partnering with us to bring their experience and knowledge to the sport of SUP through PaddleFit.”

The PaddleFit/EXOS performance SUP mentorship schedule will include:

On Land:

• Pillar Preparation
• Movement Preparation
• Regeneration/Recovery
• Power Development
• Upper/Lower Body Strength
• Rotational Strength
• Nutritional Foundations

On Water:

• Energy Systems Development for SUP
• SUP Technique
• SUP Training Principles
• SUP Coaching Principles
• And more!

People wishing to register for the PaddleFit/EXOS Performance SUP mentorship can do so online, e-mail getfit@paddlefitpro.com or call 760-848-7874. Those who are interested in becoming a certified PaddleFit coach can sign up on the PaddleFit website HERE. 

About PaddleFit

PaddleFit is headquartered in San Diego, CA and offers professional educational opportunities throughout the globe for coaches and business owners who want to learn the PaddleFit method with its multilayer educational program. PaddleFit has over 1,500 coaches in 30+ countries. For more information on PaddleFit, visit www.paddlefitpro.com.

About EXOS

EXOS is pioneering human performance. Since their founding in 1999, EXOS has become a leader in proactive health and performance, trusted by elite athletes, the military, firefighters, and innovative companies worldwide. EXOS designs and delivers health and performance game plans that guide people to achieve higher levels of success. With world-class partners, facilities, technologies, and specialists spanning six continents, EXOS is progressing the intelligence behind human performance wherever necessary. To learn more, visit TeamEXOS.com.

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