Wading Strong: A Movement & Balance Field Guide for Confident Wading
Wading Strong is a self-guided educational resource designed specifically for anglers who spend long days on their feet walking riverbanks, standing in moving water, navigating uneven terrain, and asking their bodies to stay steady, responsive, and resilient over time.
This is not a general fitness program or a streaming workout library. Wading Strong functions primarily as a digital field guide, combining in-depth written education with supporting movement practices to help anglers better understand how to train for the real-world demands of wading.
Who This Is For
If you love to fish but have noticed declining balance, stiff hips or ankles, knee discomfort, foot fatigue, or a growing hesitation in fast water or rocky bottoms, Wading Strong was built for you.
This resource is especially well-suited for:
Aging anglers who want to protect their joints and extend their years on the water
Anglers returning from injury or periods of reduced activity
Those who want to understand why certain movements matter, not just follow along
A Different Kind of Training Resource
Created by Lindsay Kocka, founder of the Wade Well Method, functional movement and mobility specialist, and avid angler, Wading Strong bridges the gap between traditional fitness and the specific physical realities of wading, walking, and standing outdoors.
Rather than offering a large volume of follow-along classes, Wading Strong emphasizes education, context, and skill development, supported by targeted movement practices.
This is a purpose-built system grounded in:
Functional movement principles
Joint health and longevity
Balance and stability training
Real-world angling demands
What You’ll Learn and Develop
Wading Strong focuses on foundational physical skills anglers need but are rarely taught:
Improve balance and stability in uneven, slippery, and unpredictable terrain
Build lower-body strength that supports confident wading and long days on your feet
Increase mobility and durability in the hips, knees, ankles, and feet
Reduce stiffness, soreness, and injury risk over time
Move with greater awareness, confidence, and ease on and off the water
Whether you’re newer to fly fishing or a seasoned angler looking to future-proof your body, this resource meets you where you are and progresses at a sustainable, thoughtful pace.
How Wading Strong Is Structured
Wading Strong is a self-guided, multi-medium learning experience that functions as both:
A digital field guide / e-book, and
A supporting library of on-demand movement classes and tutorials
It includes:
In-depth written lessons that explain the why behind the work
Guided strength, balance, and mobility classes
Short video tutorials demonstrating key drills and concepts
Joint-specific mobility and self-myofascial release techniques
Breathwork and recovery practices to support focus and nervous system regulation
Video content supports the written material rather than replacing it.
Access & Pace
Fully self-paced with no required schedule
12 months of access from purchase date
No gym required; all practices can be done at home or while traveling
Designed to be revisited as your body and fishing demands evolve
About the Instructor
Lindsay’s work sits at the intersection of fly fishing, functional movement, and joint health. She has taught in partnership with programs such as The School of Trout and The Anglers Academy, and her work has been featured in The Flyfish Journal and The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast.
More importantly, this resource is informed by years of coaching anglers and guides who want to stay capable, not just fit, as they age. The focus is durability, confidence, and longevity in the environments you love most.