Apr

10 Reasons SUP is Blowing Up!

By admin

Stand Up Paddle Boarding or SUP is the fastest growing water sport and is blowing up on the coast and inland waterways in countries all around the world.

Why would such a simple sport consisting of standing on a large surfboard and paddling with a long paddle be the new, hot trend?

Here are 10 reasons:

1. SUP is easy to learn

Paddle boarding has a gentle learning curve on flatwater. Paddle boards are very stable and in calm water anyone will be standing up and paddling quickly. After a few sessions, you get your sea legs and the balance becomes easy.

2. SUP is for everyone

Children as young as three and oldsters up to 91 years old have already tried paddle boarding. Any age can enjoy this sport. You can even take your dog for a ride, they love it.

3. SUP anywhere there is water

Anywhere there is water is a good place to SUP. It is fun on lakes, in rivers and on the ocean.

4. SUP solo or socialize

Stand Up Paddling is fun to do on your own or with a group. You can talk and socialize as you paddle. It is a great sport that the whole family can enjoy together.

5. SUP is the best exercise ever

Paddle Boarding requires that your body balance itself at all times on the board. Just standing is working muscles to find your balance. Paddling while maintaining your balance works your torso and SUP gives you an incredible core muscle workout. While paddle boarding you build strength through resistance and the faster your paddling cadence and the harder you paddle, the better the cardio workout.

Sup is an excellent cross-training activity for any sport. Stand Up Paddling builds strength, endurance, balance, and gives you a great cardio and core workout. SUP gives a great workout while having fun on the water and getting a tan. Sup is a toes to nose workout.

6. SUP is meditative

The feeling of walking on water as you glide across the water on a paddle board has to be felt to be understood. Some call it zen on the water as it is very meditative and relaxing. Any stress just falls away. A session on a paddle board is good for your head.

7. SUP for a new perspective

While Stand Up Paddle Boarding you have a great vantage point to see what’s in the water below you. Paddle Boarding gives you a great view of the sealife as you stand above the water on your board. As you paddle along it’s easy to see the fish and other sea creatures.

8. SUP is green

Paddle Boarding is simple, just a board and paddle. No motors and no noise.Paddle Boarding doesn’t harm the waterways or the environment, or disturb the peace.

9. SUP is many sports in one

Wanna surf? Stand Up Paddle Surfing makes small waves fun or you can challenge yourself in the best waves on the planet.

Wanna race? Stand Up Paddle races are being held all around the world. Find one near you and see how fast you are.

Wanna tackle whitewater rapids? River Sup is growing and people are challenging themselves on river runs on their paddle boards.

Wanna fish? Whether flyfishing for bonefish or simply fishing in a lake. Anglers are loving fishing on a paddle board.

Wanna do yoga? A paddle board can enhance a yoga or fitness workout because you have to maintain your balance on the board throughout the workout routine. Yoga, or even just pushups, gets supercharged when on a paddle board.