Welcome to Jacko's Gym. This is a guest column by Fanatic International's elite Stand Up Paddler Paul Jackson, following his training squad's intense regime ahead of the Battle of the Paddle.

Jacko will be sharing his elite SUP race training techniques for those of you who strive to win more SUP races. But be warned, this is not for the faint of heart... see if you can keep up!

The Final Instalment of Jacko’s Gym: Day Six

posted by Paul Jackson, Fanatic Team Rider

All this week we’ve been following Paul Jackson and his elite SUP race training squad as they prepare for the Battle of the Paddle.

These guys train harder than 99.9% of any other stand up paddlers, anywhere else in the world. This week’s intense Stand Up Paddle race training regime isn’t something you drive straight into if you’re a beginner, but it’s definitely something to work up towards. It also shows some of what it takes to become an elite SUP champion, so we hope it’s given you some inspiration and motivation.

While the week-long “Jacko’s Gym” series may be finishing today, Jacko and his crew will start a similar regime all over again on Monday. So no matter when you want to start getting (very) serious about your SUP race training, you can always check back and use this six-day workout as an excellent guide.   → READ MORE

Jacko’s Gym, Day Four: Time To Find Out What Kinda SUP Racing Shape You’re Really In!

posted by Paul Jackson, Fanatic Team Rider

Hope you’ve got plenty of energy, coz it’s time for Day Four of Jacko’s Gym!

All this week we’ve been following Paul Jackson and the intense Stand Up Paddle race training regime of his training squad, as the Aussie crew prepare for next month’s Battle of the Paddle. Today we’ve got a brutal session on the water in the morning, followed by a very easy afternoon workout. Take a deep breath and jump straight in…   → READ MORE

Jacko’s Gym, Day Three (Who Likes Hills?!)

posted by Paul Jackson, Fanatic Team Rider

Have you been keeping up with Jacko and his SUP race training squad so far this week? Hope so, coz it’s time for Day Three of Jacko’s Gym!

Today we’re working on paddling technique in the morning, before a brutal cardio session in the arvo. Click through for the full workout (if you’re feeling up to it) and find out how you can become a faster SUP racer.   → READ MORE

Introducing “Jacko’s Gym”: A Hardcore SUP Race Training Regime

posted by Paul Jackson, Fanatic Team Rider


We’re stoked to have Fanatic International’s Paul “Jacko” Jackson on board as our new guest columnist!

Jacko’s an elite international SUP racer and he’ll be sharing his intense training routine all this week here on SUPracer.com. Jacko and his crew are stepping up their Stand Up Paddle race training ahead of the Battle of the Paddle, so follow the adventure if you’re striving to win more SUP races or just want to paddle faster.

Click through for the first installment of Jacko’s Gym…   → READ MORE