Exercises before charity boat race?

Question

Next weekend I am taking part in a charity dragon boat race and we will be rowing. I’m not a member of a gym, but I was wondering if there are any simple exercises that I can do at home over the week just to loosen the muscles that I’ll be using so I don’t end up hurting for days afterward!

Thanks

Answer 1

stretching is always good

Answer 2

This might not work for you, but I'm sure it will (hopefully), OK i race windsurfing and on Monday i do 1 mile run, Tuesday i do 2 mile run, Wednesday i do 3 mile run, Thursday i do 4 mile run, Friday i do 5 mile run..... and so on ... on Monday i start with 1 mile run again....

Maybe if you find it hard to run, walk FAST or you could just make sure that you run at least a little bit further everyday, maybe try and eat a little healthier (i don't mean change you whole diet) I'm just saying to add an apple or banana at lunch or breakfast, maybe for tea put a little bit of salad on the side.. I have to say that my trainer would NEVER let me have choc muffins so maybe stay of them until you have done the race. (that's if you eat them lol)

Don't start eating only healthy food now, because it will be a big difference your body wont no whats happening and you COULD lose allot of energy.

Good luck on the race, i hope it goes well x