Five Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding
If you are getting a bit tired of your gym routine and are looking for a new and exciting way to exercise, paddle boarding might be just the thing you would never have thought of!
There are numerous health benefits to paddle boarding, and we have picked our top five to help show you why paddle boarding should be a new part of your exercise routine.
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Low-impact workout
Lots of exercises are high-impact, especially running. Prolonged high-impact exercises can eventually damage ligaments and tendons. Paddleboarding is generally a low-impact workout, so would be the perfect exercise to do if you have any leg or hip pain.
A low-impact workout is also a great way to keep fit and build strength if you are recovering from an injury. So paddleboarding is a fantastic exercise if you want to keep active but stay safe whilst doing it.
Improves balance
You’ll need a lot of balance to be able to stand up on a paddleboard. Paddleboarding requires leg muscles and core strength to keep you balanced whilst standing up. This means you are not only building on these muscles, but you are also improving your balance which can have a positive impact on your overall health.
Whole body workout
It might sound like paddle boarding only helps to build arm muscles, but actually, it is a whole-body workout that uses plenty of muscle groups. It can really work your shoulder, back and leg muscles, and it engages your core muscles too, so is also a great core workout.
So, if you are looking for an exercise that can help work out your entire body, this is the one for you!
Cardiovascular workout
Paddle boarding helps to give your cardiovascular health a boost, just like cross-training, running or other cardio exercises. Improving your cardiovascular health can help you to lose weight, decreases the risk of diabetes, and can help lower your risk of suffering from heart attacks or strokes.
Reduces stress levels
Paddleboarding not only helps with physical health, but it is a great way to take care of your mental health too. Focusing on your balance and breathing in the fresh air is a great way to relax and to help clear the mind.
You might not want to fall off, but falling into some cold water can give you a boost of adrenaline to help ward off any stressful or anxious feelings as well.
Local paddle boarding in Oxford
If jumping on a paddle board for your health sounds like something you would like to try out, head down to Bicester Health and Fitness to try out our 200-metre lake. If you don’t have any equipment, don’t worry, you can hire everything you need for your paddle boarding session.
Bicester Health and Fitness also has some hot showers and a café to warm up in after your workout. Book a tour today, and you’ll be hitting the water in no time.
If you are new to paddle boarding, check out our handing paddle boarding for beginners blog post. You’ll find all the handy tips you need to get up on your paddle board.
