But like almost any other sport, you can be a better flycaster if you work on conditioning. While the mechanics of casting are not based on power, strength and coordination are extremely helpful. Proper exercising assists in recovering from injury, avoiding injury and building strength and stamina. But tendonitis, arthritis and loss of motor movement can make casting a real pain. Medical attention and miracle drugs can relieve a majority of suffering, but physical therapy and enhancement can remove the impediment.
Exercises Walking with miniature hand weights produces excellent results for adults.
A walking regimen combined with the slightly taxing effort of hand weights provides an almost total body workout. This general overall body toning facilitates a day's good hiking, wading and casting. Serious training means a gym workout of stair climbers, stationary bikes, free weights and resistance machines. Flyfishing is probably the least vain of any sport because these newly generated power abs are hidden by waders, vests and fishing jackets. But getting into the best shape possible and staying in condition makes casting easier and more enjoyable.