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   As we enter the summer months, it seems like an ideal time to look into the benefits of water sports!    Water sports can cover a huge range of activities, including swimming, water polo, motor boat racing, water skiing, and, of course paddle sports, such as kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.    I will mainly focus on paddle sports for this article. Any activity which involves using a paddle to make water craft move, is classed as a paddle sport.    Paddle sports has numerous health and fitness benefits, which means it can be used instead of the gym for many. Weight loss - As a full body exercise numerous benefits and adaptations contribute towards long term weight loss.  Cardiovascular fitness - Your heart can get a great workout from paddle sports.  Muscular Endurance - Your muscles will be able to maintain work for a longer period after time. Muscular Strength and Size - Complete some circuit training, yoga, or stretching to ...

Have you ever wondered if Stand Up Paddleboarding is merely a hobby or if it really has some value in your fitness plan? This article will introduce some of the research into Stand Up Paddleboarding, and explain how to incorporate it into your own plans. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a relatively recent form of water sports, compared to canoeing and kayaking, who's origins date back thousands of years.  That being said, the benefits of SUP are not widely known. The article will summarise some of the key benefits of SUP, some dangers and how to incorporate it into your own program, without using confusing scientific jargon.    Firstly, the benefits of Stand Up Paddleboarding!   1) Cardiovascular fitness  This is the body's ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and organs. No matter what your training goals, good cardiovascular fitness can help you reach your goals. Good cardiovascular fitness also results in a reduced risk of heart and respiratory p...