The first time I tried stand-up paddle boarding was at a college fun watersports competition. I was entered for the stand up paddle race, even though I had never set foot on one before. However, it sounded like something I would definitely be up for as I have enjoyed surfing from a young age. I did quite well and wanted to keep doing it. Last year, my mum got the memo and I was very lucky to be given a stand up paddle board (SUP) for my birthday. This watersport has become quite popular, particularly within the summer season. This is probably because of how fun it can be as well as it becoming a fitness craze.
It is possible to use a SUP board to surf as well as paddling longer distances and going on little adventures along coastlines. I enjoy long paddles and since discovering that it has lots of positive effects on fitness whilst being super fun, I seem to replace a run for a paddle in the sun quite often. These are some fitness benefits which stand up paddle boarding has on your body:
◆ Gives a full body workout due to the fact that the legs and core muscles are being used for balance whilst the upper body is using strength and endurance to paddle the board and create movement.
◆ Helps improve balance as this sport consists you standing upright whilst moving through water — if you have lack of balance then you may find yourself in the water a lot, however get back up and keep trying!
◆ Improves cardiovascular endurance if carried out a lot and for a long period of time. This is because it does increase heart rate if you push yourself to go further and faster.
◆ Tones core muscles such as the abdominals and glutes from the tensing motion, which is carried out for balance and movement of the board — so girls, if you are looking for a fun activity, which will also gain you that awesome toned butt and abs then this is the sport for you.
◆ It reduces any stress which has been built up because of the endorphins being released like in all physical activities, but as well as the fact that you are somewhat gliding through water with no other worries at that present time.
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