Paddle

Introduction

Over the last decade or so, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has exploded in popularity all over the world. Given that it is more exciting than swimming and easier than sailing, it is no wonder that many have gone paddleboard-crazy. However, the appeal of stand-up paddleboarding does not lie only in its simplicity and fun factor. There are also many benefits, especially health ones, that come with this exciting activity as well.

So, if you are not quite familiar with SUP boarding, let us guide you through it by outlining some of its main advantages.

Fairly simple to pick up

A great thing for SUP newcomers is the fact that stand-up paddleboarding is very quick and easy to get started. It will not take you too much to practice and master the basic techniques, and you will have no difficulties finding a great paddleboard, such as the isle versa paddle board. Once you get to the grips with balancing on the board and turning it around, there is not much left to learn.

A social activity

As opposed to the majority of water-based sports, SUP distinguishes itself as being a highly sociable activity. While paddling, you will have no problems chatting with your friends. Also, if you have small kids, they will be perfectly safe sitting on the board and paddling along with you. When compared to some other activities, such as waterskiing or surfing, SUP is much more welcoming and appropriate for social interactions.

You will engage all your muscles

Standard training techniques, such as sit-ups or push-ups, are mostly aimed at engaging isolated individual muscle groups. On the other hand, when paddleboarding, you will engage and train all your muscles, including both the large groups and the small muscles, which are usually missed during gym sessions.

If you are a professional athlete, you can easily build up your stamina levels, without overtraining or risking injuries. If you are a somewhat out-of-shape novice, you will properly activate your muscles and feel less fatigue, as all your muscles will evenly share the workload.

It can relieve you of stress

It is a well-known fact that being around water can be quite soothing to one’s mind. But, being in the water is not only soothing to the mind of an individual but also their mind, as well. The SUP’s unique feeling of basically walking on the water surface and the serene sounds of gliding through the water can help you clear your mind and relieve yourself of stress. You can also try to maintain a certain rhythm while paddling, so as to add certain therapeutic benefits too.

Yoga and SUP

If you are a yoga aficionado and if you want to push your training to a new level, you can easily combine SUP and yoga. Even though it might sound like an odd combination, mixing these two relaxing and low-impact activities make all the sense in the world. If you are a beginner, you can start off with simple balancing postures, such as the Downward Dog, or a mountain pose. If you are more experienced, you should probably try out the inversions and headstands.

Despite being a bit more challenging, doing yoga poses on a paddle board is more calming, Since it takes place out in the open, you will effectively refine and advance your techniques, mainly thanks to the calming water sounds that will allow you to focus better.…