The reasons why stand up paddle boarding is the best form of exercise

1. Stand
Up
Paddle
Boards
Why
Stand
Up
Paddle
Boarding
is
such
a
great
exercise
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2. Stand
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Stand up paddle boarding is a low impact exercise that burns a ton of
calories! It is really 'no impact'; there is no pounding, impact or harsh
movement on any joints. You are standing, and paddling. For those with
shoulder injuries the paddling might be a problem depending on the
nature and severity of the injury. However, if you go at a time with little
or no wind you can paddle very gently.
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3. Stand
Up
Paddle
Boards
There are statistics that show a calorie burn rate of 500 to 700 calories
per hour for women and 800 to 1000 calories per hour for men! Those
numbers are off the charts compared to many forms of exercise and the
best part is that an hour on a board goes by very fast, most likely you
will want to stay out even longer if you have the time.
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4. Stand
Up
Paddle
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The main thing that stand up paddle boarding requires is good
balance. The board itself is generally larger, wider and thicker than a
surf board with one or more fins on the bottom. As a beginner you
begin by kneeling on the board and beginning to paddle moving into
an upright kneeling position and then, when you are ready, you
stand up with your feet in the same wide, evenly spaced stance and
feet parallel position that your knees were in. You want your
position on the board to be with your weight relatively centered on
the board. And you paddle. That's it. It doesn't sound like much, and
to watch someone do it, it doesn't look like much, but the secret is in
what is going on with your body.
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5. Stand
Up
Paddle
Boards
The work behind SUP is all isometric and resistance. Your legs and
your core muscles are working at all times to keep you balanced on
your board. At first you will feel it! Your body is working many large
and small muscles to hold you and stabilize you as your board move
over the water. These movements are not favoring left or right, front
or back but working your whole body evenly. Nice! Then comes the
paddling part. Ideally your have a lightweight carbon fiber paddle so
as not to tire your shoulders just from lifting the paddle. Every time
you paddle, not only are your arms and back working to move the
paddle against the resistance of the water, your legs and core muscles
all work to counteract the resistance and hold your body upright
against the movement of the board. The fact is, it really doesn't feel
like that much work, but your body is busy! And yet the experience
is calm and relaxing, gets you outside and into nature.
Monday, 1 August 11

6. Stand
Up
Paddle
Boards
This sport is spreading like wildfire. So why not get out there and give it
a go. You may just find yourself liking it more than you think....
Monday, 1 August 11

7. Stand
Up
Paddle
Boards
Why
Stand
Up
Paddle
Boarding
is
such
a
great
exercise
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Monday, 1 August 11