{"id":448,"date":"2015-06-16T10:20:42","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T02:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/?p=448"},"modified":"2019-05-29T13:47:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T05:47:05","slug":"dragon-boat-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/dragon-boat-ready","title":{"rendered":"5 signs you&#8217;re dragon boat ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you work in a bank, you probably know what\u2019s happening this Saturday. After weeks of strenuous training, your efforts will finally be tested on the big day. Want to know if you\u2019ve got what it takes to win the races? Here are 5 signs that you\u2019re dragon boat ready:<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019ve been working on your cardio.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Dragon boat is all about strength and endurance &#8211; to train your endurance, you\u2019ve been doing extra cardio at least once a week, like running, cycling or swimming. The constant paddling might take a toll on everybody else, but it\u2019s got nothing on you.<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019ve been doing strength training regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A lot of people have the misconception that dragon boat is all about working the arms and shoulders, but the explosive power actually comes from the legs and body. To build muscles for the big day, you\u2019ve been doing a series of weight training routines to build muscles from head to toe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-450 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hong-kong-dragon-boat2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2-174x131.jpg 174w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2-70x53.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/hong-kong-dragon-boat2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re eating protein like there\u2019s no tomorrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Everyone knows that protein helps build muscles, so a strict diet can maximise your performance. To prep for race day, you\u2019ve been bingeing on eggs, chicken breast and downing protein shakes all day and all night.<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re planning to carb load right before the races.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To maximise your energy for the big day, you\u2019re planning to increase your carb intake 1 or 2 days before race day. Your carb diet will include \u201cgood\u201d carbs like pasta and wild rice.<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re planning on wearing workout clothes on race day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The clothes you wear for race day aren\u2019t just a fashion statement &#8211; they can actually make or break your performance. If you\u2019re planning to wear comfy workout clothes, you\u2019re making a sound decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you work in a bank, you probably know what\u2019s happening this Saturday. After weeks of strenuous training, your efforts will finally be tested on the big day. Want to know if you\u2019ve got what it takes to win the races? Here are 5 signs that you\u2019re dragon boat ready: You\u2019ve been working on your cardio. 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