SUP, stand up paddle boarding combines exercise with a lot of fun. Small children can sit on the front of the board while their parents work on their ‘core’, improve their abdominal muscles, legs, arms and back.
Fans point out that as part of the low impact exercise, and, cardio workout, it burns calories.
As a by product it helps stress relief, and being outside ups your vitamin D.
I often see paddle boarders, ‘in the zone’ as they work out hard on their boards in the early morning light and quiet.
Paddle boarding makes getting onto the water accessible to families for a fun day out. It’s good exercise and inflatable boards fold away into the car. Similar to canoe-ing.
Once you have your board this is a remarkably ‘inclusive’, an easy to handle (sic) sport where in the UK or world you are. It appeals to families with three active, generations. Grandparent with their grandchildren at their feet, with their children paddling next to them. Some families combine kayaking and paddle boarding. Most paddle boarders do not recommend bringing the dog.