Benefits of paddle boarding
Since 2013, paddle boarding has been rated as the fastest-growing outdoor activity with the largest number of participants. No matter where you go, you will often meet people who play paddle boards. This is a fun and relaxing exercise, which is of great benefit to your health.
1.Improve balance: The water surface is not stable. If you want to stand on the board, it requires a lot of core stability and leg strength to maintain balance.
2.Whole body exercise: Due to the balance required on the stand-up paddle board, the leg muscles will work hard to stabilize your center of gravity. The arms, back and shoulders work in coordination to counter the resistance of the oars in the water. The core, back and abdominal muscles will continue to work to maintain balance. Excessive force or the first exercise, you will feel the soreness of the body muscles, indicating that it has worked.
3.Low impact: Stand-up paddles are classified as low impact sports. Therefore, you are unlikely to damage any joint tendons and ligaments.
4.Decompression: Exercise helps to significantly reduce stress, while water naturally soothes the body. When the rhythm of your stroke tries to match your breathing, the amazing feeling of "walking on the water", it will immediately eliminate the stress!
Overall strength increased: After spending a day on the Stand Up Paddle Board, it is natural to feel a little pain in the body. This means that you are increasing your overall physical strength.
5.Aerobic exercise: If you have enough time to row on the water, you can also do aerobic exercise. Want to increase your heart rate? Compete with your friends while paddling for better results.
6.Cardiovascular health: The paddle board helps to avoid becoming a victim of heart attack and stroke. Paddle boarding is similar to running, aerobics, and even cross training, which can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of related diseases.
7.Get close to nature: Stay calm on the water and contact with nature will always have a positive impact on your mental health and attitude. In addition, it is always good to get extra vitamin D from the sun.
