The 11 Muscles That Paddle Boarding Works

The 11 Muscles That Paddle Boarding Works

After a satisfying day of stand-up paddle boarding, you wake up the next morning feeling sore. It’s the same type of soreness after a good workout. That has you wondering, are you working your muscles when SUP riding? If so, which ones? Overall, there are 11 muscles paddle boarding works: Paddle boarding uses all sorts…

Is SUP Yoga Hard? An Introduction for Beginners

Is SUP Yoga Hard? An Introduction for Beginners

SUP yoga is admittedly not as easy as regular yoga since you need to stay upright on a paddle board. Certain boards are designed with yoga in mind. With the right training and plenty of practice, though, you can overcome your trepidations and soon become a seasoned SUP yogi. In this article, we’ll tell you…

How To Make The Most Out of Paddle Boarding With An Apple Watch

How To Make The Most Out of Paddle Boarding With An Apple Watch

If you own a smart watch and enjoy exercise, tracking your exercise minutes and calories can be a fun activity. It allows you to set goals for yourself and reach them every day. Paddle boarding is a great physical activity to hit those goals. It activates many muscles to build strength and stability. How do…

Paddleboarding While Pregnant: 21 Tips from a Doctor

Paddleboarding While Pregnant: 21 Tips from a Doctor

Paddleboarding is a relatively safe activity for pregnant women during all trimesters. It doesn’t put much strain on your legs, hips, or abdomen. It’s important to be careful, however, so here are 21 tips to stay safe paddleboarding while pregnant. It may come as a surprise, but paddleboarding is an activity you can engage in…

How Paddle Boards Float: The Science of Paddle Boarding

How Paddle Boards Float: The Science of Paddle Boarding

When you see a paddle board floating out on the water loaded down with a fisherman and all his gear, it almost seems like magic that a slim piece of foam, plastic, resin, and epoxy could support the weight of a full-grown man without capsizing or tipping over.  It’s all about the science of buoyancy:…

Examining the Durability and Longevity Of Paddleboard Types

Examining the Durability and Longevity Of Paddleboard Types

As someone who loves to paddleboard, I want to make sure I have the best gear, but I’m torn between inflatable paddleboards and hard paddleboards. I decided to do some research to figure out how inflatable paddleboards compare to hard, epoxy paddleboards. Inflatable paddleboards can last for 5 to 10 years if they are used…