Join the paddle community membership for INDEPTH monthly content
Head-to-Toe Mobility For Paddlers
Starting With The First Three Featured
21-Day Mobility Programs
save $50 off per program until december 31st
yOU CAN'T PERFORM AT YOUR PEAK IF YOU DON'T MOVE WELL
21-Day Neck Mobility Program
A complete 21-Day Neck Mobility Program to minimize neck pain and discomfort, fix forward head, and prevent future injuries:
- 49+ Follow-Along Exercise
Videos
- Motivational Emails
- Neck Mobility Guide
- Tracking Calendars
- Additional Resources
$149 USD
JUST $99 Until Dec. 31
Coupon Code "SAVE50"
21-Day Shoulder Mobility Program
A complete 21-Day Shoulder Mobility Program to minimize discomfort, optimize movement, and prevent future injuries:
- 50+ Follow-Along Exercise Videos
- Motivational Emails
- Shoulder Mobility Guide
- Tracking Calendars
- Additional Resources
$149 USD
JUST $99 Until Dec. 31
Coupon Code "SAVE50"
21-Day Back Mobility Program
A complete 21-Day Back Mobility Program to minimize back pain and discomfort, optimize movement, and prevent future injuries.
- 50+ Follow-Along Videos
- Motivational Emails
- Back Mobility Guide
- Tracking Calendars & Additional Resources
$149 USD
JUST $99 Until Dec. 31
Coupon Code "SAVE50"
START AT THE TOP
SAVE $50 PER PROGRAM UNTIL DEC 31ST
Improve Your Transfer of Power and Increase Comfort Throughout Your Whole Kinetic Chain.
Begin Your Mobility Journey With The
21-Day Neck (And Upper Back) Mobility Program
When your neck and thoracic spine move well, your shoulders track smoothly and your rotation opens up—translating into more power per stroke and fewer nagging aches so you can improve focus stroke for stroke.
$149 Regular Price SAVE $50 with Coupon Code "SAVE50"
Join Our Online Paddling Community
Train smarter with an online community that delivers evidence-based training tips, Zoom sessions with industry experts, and coach-led motivation—so progress sticks. Build your resource library to personalize your Mobility, Nutrition, and Mental Strategies, all geared to help you convert effort into speed and paddling comfort.
Videos, monthly Zoom sessions, printable guides, meal plans, recipe bundles, and get 20% off on all of our online programming!
$45 USD Per Month
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Get weekly content from first strokes to podiums and be the first to hear about free workshops, challenges, and giveaways. Follow “Boundary Waters Coaching & Conditioning” on Facebook and Instagram to train smarter and paddle faster.
PADDLE PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK
pillar #1: mobility
Pillar #2: Nutrition
Pillar #3: Sport Psychology
Understanding the importance of corrective exercise, stretches, and movements to increase your paddle performance is essential. Our head-to-toe mobility program series is highly effective, and will help you paddle longer and with more comfort on and off the water. Ideal to incorporate into warm-ups, cool-downs, or as stand alone exercises. Experience the best training practices for your body and movement with an optimal balance between the time invested and the results you can feel each day.
Fuel smarter, paddle stronger.
The Paddle Performance Nutrition pillar gives you clear, sport-specific fueling plans—what to eat before, during, and after sessions—so you paddle with steady energy, recover faster, and race with calm confidence. Evidence-informed guidance on carbs, protein, hydration, and electrolytes to help you reach your goals. Ready to feel the difference? Join our monthly Paddling Community to start receiving your evidence-based guides.
Build a calm, confident mind that performs when it counts. The Sport Psychology pillar teaches practical tools—pre-start breathing, focus cues, visualization, and simple between-interval resets—so you manage nerves, stay present, and execute your stroke with clarity under pressure. Evidence-informed, easy to practice to battle the elements, make the most of your workouts and finish stronger. Join our monthly Paddling Community to start receiving evidence-based guides.
Meet Your Coach
Welcome! I’m Annely Thorstad, a passionate, lifelong paddler dedicated to enhancing athletic performance. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Performance, a Master of Science in Sports Psychology, and am a Precision Nutrition Athletic Masters Program graduate. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Sport Performance Psychology, continuing my commitment to advance the field of paddle sport performance through innovative research, athletic nutrition, and functional movement through mobility, strength, and conditioning.
Having worked with over 1,000 athletes and coaches across the United States and Canada as a Sport Performance Specialist, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. I’ve earned medals at regional, national, and international competitions and have a deep connection to paddle sports, thanks to my roots in Atikokan, Ontario, Canada’s Canoe Capital. My expertise in sports psychology allows me to offer valuable insights that can transform athletic performance.
Join me on this exciting journey to unlock your full potential and elevate your performance in paddle sports and beyond!
FREE CHALLENGE: "SLEIGH THE DAY"
Build momentum into 2026 with this fun challenge designed to help you stay motivated and consistent with your workouts, rest, and nutrition through the holiday season!
Copyright © 2025 - Boundary Waters Coaching & Conditioning