If you are using any of our ebook training programs you know that cross training and biweekly gym routines are a prominent feature of our programs. If the routine we recommend is getting stale or you are looking to change things up a bit, our friend, world champion Lesley Paterson, just came out with what we feel is a series of routines that will help any paddler.

Although the title is “6 minute 6 pack” these routines include movements that are much more involved than your traditional crunches and leg lifts. The movements used on these videos are actually whole body movements requiring hip and shoulder flexibility and stabilization. They are some of the same movements that are fashionable on the physical therapy scene (at least in San Diego) for rehabilitation (or prevention) of shoulder and lower body injury. Personally, we would have called it “high intensity sports stabilization/flexibility and core sessions” but Lesley didn’t ask us for our opinion and 6 minute 6 pack will probably sell better anyway.

If you think you have a strong core from your SUP or prone paddling – think again. These routines will have you peeing yourself and hunched over like the Simon guy in the video. If you are able to do the advanced routine (e.g. with hand weights) you are our hero. NOTE: there are three different routines with three levels of difficulty in each series.

This videos are also filled with Lesley’s brand of Scottish humor. For example, Dirty Filthy Sex is her name for one of the core/shoulder/hip exercises in the series.

Lesley is even running a promotion. Post your best short instagram video of “where you do your 6 pack” and each week a sponsor will give a way some gear. This week you can win a pair of Oakleys. Just tag your vid with #6minute6pack and #ridingbumps to enter.

Here is the link: 6 minute 6 pack