Free diving, covering more ground, saving energy, and being able to handle currents are some of the benefits of fins, as this female free diver shows

Can You Snorkel on Your Period: Understanding the Facts and Safety Tips

Snorkeling on your period is perfectly safe and manageable. With proper preparation, menstruation need not be a barrier to enjoying underwater adventures. Myths about attracting sharks and other wildlife are common, but are just that: myths. There is no evidence that menstruation attracts sharks. Numerous women participate in water sports, including snorkeling, without experiencing any…

Do Snowboard Helmets Expire? 5 Things You Need To Know

Do Snowboard Helmets Expire? 5 Things You Need To Know

Snowboard helmets do not expire, but they do lose their effectiveness over time. As they take more hits from falls, their components, such as the plastic shell, straps, and comfort pad, lose their structural integrity. Because of that, it’s best to replace your helmet regularly. Snowboarding helmets are designed for use within specific periods based…

Photo of Ryan, site contributor, doing a wheelie on a Sea Doo Spark Trixx

This Is Why Jet Skiing Is Great Exercise: A Doctor’s View

Jet ski is a great exercise; you burn a lot of calories, get some cardiovascular work, learn how to maintain proper balance, release a lot of stress, and you can even work many different muscle groups. The most important thing is that this activity is also fun, which has mental health benefits. If you think…

Flyboarding in open water used to illustrate how to avoid injury

7 Dangers of Flyboarding and How to Stay Safe

Flyboarding is a relatively new watersport that’s becoming more popular. But like with any powered watersport, there are risks of injury during participation. Luckily, with a few precautions and some common sense, many of these dangers can be avoided.   Seven potential dangers of flyboarding are: The good news is that all of these dangers can…

Photo of 2 people in green kayak on a canal

Paddleboarding vs Kayaking: Effort and Speeds Compared

Paddleboarding is somewhat easier than kayaking.  For the average person with ordinary athletic skills and a decent fitness level, paddle boarding requires less effort than kayaking.  Paddle boards are also easier to carry, transport, and store at home. Paddle sports are among the most popular outdoor activities for people of all ages.  In recent years, recreational kayaking and…

Paddle boarding for exercise. Running and paddle boarding work different muscle groups.

Paddleboarding vs. Running: What’s the Better Exercise?

Exercise is an essential component of maintaining our health and well-being, with different exercises providing unique benefits. Paddleboarding and running are two excellent forms of exercise that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and are fun to participate in. When looking at which is “better,” the answer is dependent on your fitness goals and definition of…