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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1.\nPhysical Health Benefits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These affect your physical well being from bodily functions,\nphysical appearance, and internal benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toning\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paddleboarding\noffers a full-body workup from your head to toe. Every muscle in the body tends\nto be affected by the constant paddling, maneuvering on water, and other\nactivities. The core, leg, and back muscles are engaged in maintaining\nstability, while the upper body muscles around the shoulders, chest, and arms\nallow for paddling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s more, regardless of the kind of paddleboarding you\ndecide to engage in, whether it’s surfing, racing, touring, fishing, or\nrecreational paddling, you’re still exercising multiple muscles in your body\nand you’re assured of a total solid workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boosts\nYour Endurance and Stamina<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The type of exercises done with SUPs is not the usual\nget-fit type of workouts, these ones build on strength and endurance. With paddling, you can easily build on your stamina through doing various\nupper body and core exercises which build on your resistance levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improves\nCardiovascular Health <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from heart conditions with many\nsuccumbing to heart failures among other diseases.\nFortunately, certain low-impact exercises like paddleboarding can aid the\nfight against cardiovascular health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improves Your Balance <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The primary benefit of this water sport is balance. From the\nbasic techniques of mounting a board, standing up, learning the different\nstrokes among other techniques, they all focus on teaching you to balance\nyourself on a base that’s unstable. This then builds a base for all the other\nbenefits discussed throughout this article such as building your core strength\n– which takes us to the next point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Builds\nYour Core Strength <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that most work done on a paddle requires your\ncore muscles more than any other muscle in the body? Well, you will be engaging\nyour hamstring, your back muscles, gluteus muscles, and even psoas muscles, but\nthe obliques are the targeted areas. With such a heavy load on these muscles,\nthey equally help you to even build up on your abs and general physique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boosts\nArm Strength <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You have to give credit where it’s due. The core muscles may\ndo most of the work but the arms have their share of work. Constant paddling\nmeans you’re sticking the paddle in and out of the water, raising your arms and\nshoulders ups and down – all the time. That’s enough to hold strength around\nyour biceps and triceps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, the arm strength you gain from paddleboarding will aid\nyou with other sporting activities like swimming or kayaking that primarily\nutilizes your upper body muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improves\nLeg Strength <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You need your legs to offer the stability needed to even\nstand on the paddleboard. As your body adjusts to the rocking of water by the\nwaves, turning, bending, and\nstraightening all the time – the leg muscles are also building up. In able to\nglide properly and even participate in races your leg strength has to be\ntop-notch and this sport can over you that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellent\nWay to Lose Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paddleboarding is said to burn over 800 calories an hour\nwhich is even twice the amount you burn as you take walks, golfing, and\ncycling. It’s approximately the same calories burn as swimming. So instead of\nusing up a lot of money on a gym membership, why don’t you try this water\nsport? Exercise on a daily routine or even three times a week and experience\nthe benefits for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Mental Benefits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your mental well being is just as important as your physical\nwell being. So let’s have a look at what advantages the mind receives from\npaddle boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stress\nReliever <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Stress is a major concern for many people. So instead of\nrisking the chances of developing ulcers or other conditions, hop on that board\nand take yourself on a ride in a tranquil environment where the air is fresh\nand the sun is shining directly on you. You can choose to exercise, do some\nyoga, or simply relax and let the rhythm flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Offers\nMental Clarity <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
More often than not we feel bombarded by life, there are\nmany things going on that you feel you need some peace. Going paddleboarding\ncan offer you the meditation space you need to give you the mental clarity you\nseek. You will have the time and space to think things through from a different\nenvironment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improves\nYour Mood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
There’s nothing better than sailing your board in a peaceful\nenvironment surrounded by the best feelings in the world such as tranquility. A\nplace you can enjoy your views, socialize with other riders, destress, and just quiet the mind. Such a feeling tends\nto release endorphins and serotonin – what others call the happy hormone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The brain is stimulated in various ways which not only\naffects your mental well being but psychological as well. More so, you can\neasily curb any chances of getting depression – as seen on the next point\nbelow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reduces\nAnxiety and Depression<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Various research sites approximate that over 300 million\npeople globally suffer from depression. The Anxiety and Depression Association of\nAmerica<\/a> further estimates that 40 million adults\nsuffer from at least one anxiety disorder. Now instead of seeking medication or\nbooking therapy sessions, how about a more relaxing activity such as\npaddleboarding. You may be amazed at the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We have already established that stand up paddle boarding is a great way to clear the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re caught between a dilemma, need some fresh air, or a place to unwind from the stress of life, then this is the way to go. It can help you regain focus as well as reduce the risk of cognitive impairment. Thanks to the workout and the environmental conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits would not be complete without a look into how\nyour spirit is affected as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s always something exhilarating about going outdoors, and most especially when it comes to water. A water sport as engaging as it offers an excellent environment to connect to most nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The beautiful beaches, the mountains, canopies surrounding the rivers, and the horizon. there’s no better way to feel more connected to nature than this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s like going to the beach, you meet all kinds of people\ngiving you a chance to know more about your community. And especially if you’re\nnew in that area, the best way to get people warming up to you is by indulging\nin like-minded people. Those who love paddleboarding excursions and races. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can even look for an online community with whom you share\nthe same interests and start from there. You will be amazed at how much you can\nlearn from one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For some, just the thought of going to the gym and working out is exhausting by itself. For some, you imagine how much effort you’ll be putting in and instantly feel discouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, not anymore. Stand up paddleboarding is one of the easiest water sports, what’s more, the exercises involved are low impact which means you will not be strained in any way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don’t have to imagine sweating all the time, pain in\nyour joints, or ligaments – you can simply paddleboard for leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These three advantages below don’t particularly fall under the above\ncategories, but they are as important as the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, some sunshine intake. Many people go for\npaddleboarding under the sun, unless those who go racing when the storm is\nabout to hit. Otherwise, as you sail on the waters you will be rewarding your\nbody with some direct vitamin D supplement from the sun. As you all know this\nvitamin is essential for strong bones and peak mental functioning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, as you bask under the sun, you’re also getting\nfresh air from the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It doesn’t matter if you’re ten years old or seventy; stand\nup paddle boarding can accommodate you as you are. For most water sports, you\ncan find that they’re restrictive like surfing, kayaking, and the likes. That’s not the case for paddling. Your whole\nfamily can hop on board and start sporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many prefer large water bodies with clear horizons especially the oceans, but in fact, you can paddle just about anywhere. You can go to the river, canal, or lake – any that is closest to you and enjoy yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any activity that has a benefit must always have a downside. The two main disadvantages are that SUP boards are not that cheap, and you need a body of water to paddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the benefits clearly outweigh the cons. If you cannot afford to buy your own board simply rent and have fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The following is a collection of more Stand up paddleboarding ideas and board guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand up paddleboarding offers numerous benefits from strength training, to mental health benefits, psychological advantages…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":6,"label":"Paddleboarding"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/benefits-paddleboarding-health-fitness-mental.jpg",700,449,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Jenne SParks","author_link":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/author\/j_sparks\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":6,"name":"Paddleboarding","slug":"paddleboarding","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6,"category_count":26,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Paddleboarding","category_nicename":"paddleboarding","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/328"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=328"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/328\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Enhances\nConcentration and Focus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3.\nPsychological Benefits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Allows\nYou to Connect with Nature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Brings\nYou Closer to the Community <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Offers\nLow Impact Effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4.\nOther Benefits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Allows for Vitamin D Intake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Can\nbe Done by All<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Paddling\ncan be Done Anywhere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
SUP Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Further SUP Ideas & How-tos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Paddleboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SUP Equipment & Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n