Stay upright on your paddleboard by doing your homework (a.k.a. this twist).

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Hitting the waves? Start with this pose to protect your core from injury.

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Want surfer's abs? Better get to planking!

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Your calves do a lot of the work when you're hiking.

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Don't let shin splints ruin a perfectly good hike.

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Paddleboarding requires a strong and flexible core.

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Your wrists need to be stretched and strengthened too!

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You may not realize it, but rock climbing requires tremendous upper back strength.

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Mountain biking is a great way to explore the great outdoors.

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You don't need a gym machine to do hamstring curls.

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Limber up your shoulders, chest and upper back before hitting the pool or ocean.

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Become a better swimmer by strengthening your upper back.

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Shoulder strength and mobility is important for a sport like volleyball.

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Deliver a killer volleyball serve by training with this exercise.

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Improve your golf swing with this spinal rotation.

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This exercise is like the golf swing in reverse.

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