As well as being super fun, taking you to some incredible locations and gets you the best photos possible, Stand Up Paddleboarding has plenty of health benefits too. If you need that extra motivation to get in the water, say yes to your mate asking you for a paddle, or to sign up for a lesson or a trip, here is some extra plus points:

No training needed:

 Anybody, at any age, and at any fitness level, can get into paddling. It’s relatively easy for beginners to get started in this fun sport.

Burns calories:

 Depending on your weight, age and time spent paddling, you could easily burn a couple of hundred calories doing this activity. In fact, independent research by SUP World Magazine, with a group of SUP paddlers weighing between 75 –90 kg, showed that a leisurely paddle could burn between 305–430 calories.

Vitamin D:

For plenty of us, spending so much of our time in the office, in the house, in the gym, our time outside can be fleeting. Throw in the lack of daylight in the colder months and it can be tough to get our bodies desired amount of vitamin D. With the sun (even through the clouds) reflecting back at us from the water's surface, a paddle trip can help us regain this natural balance.

Fun Workout:

 Many Paddleboarders tend to get their board out simply to unwind on the water, but unbeknown to them they are using lots of muscle groups, improving their balance and burning calories at the same time. Not bad for a leisurely trip on the water, eh?!

Mental health:

 Paddling has been proven to combat depression, reduce stress, and lower anxiety in numerous studies. As the saying goes, a bad day on the beach is better than a day in the office!

Good for the Joints: 

Low impact exercise reduces the forceful contact (impact) the body has with the ground. Unlike running, jumping, and contact sports, paddling has a positive influence on your joints – it’s good for suppleness of the joints and overall mobility.

Great for the Core:

 Proper paddling technique actually utilizes the muscles of the back and abdominal. Think of your Paddling trip as a Core workout day, but much, much more fun than the gym!. Many sports and workout programs neglect core conditioning, whereas, in paddling, it’s activated most of the time.

Personal Growth through Skill Development: 

Learning these skills can provide a fantastic sense of achievement, self-worth, and satisfaction. The fact that you put yourself out there, embraced the uncomfortable, and ended up being proficient in a new skill, shows a lot about your character.