Some of the Facts
The Core Strength
Development Theory
Stand Up Paddleboarding is a very physical sport, if it weren't then their wouldn't be much point to it other than bobbing around on the water taking in the sights, sounds and smells. The act of paddling places stresses and strains on the body which results in many positive physiological gains. Combine this with the need to stand and counter balance the various forces at play, both external and internal, the body can truly develop strength.
Core strength is a very uniquely special type of muscular strength, which can be considered the holy grail of muscularity. It is a strength which resides deep within the muscles closest to the skeletal system, more specifically the spinal region. These supporting muscle groups are if you like the root supporting system which binds us to the foundation of our uprightness, the spine. They are associated with some degree of breath control, a turning in on oneself, an internalisation if you like, so as the paddler not only uses the outer layers of muscle via the torso, but effectively goes deeper using the entire thickness of muscle inwardly, thus switching on these deeper stabilising muscle groups.
The Full Body Workout
Like any physical activity of which stand up paddleboarding is not immune, you will only get out what you put in. The paddle, the board and the elements will give you all the work out you want at whatever intensity you decide. What's special about this activity, is that if you're the type who what rather not go to a gym, push weights or join any other form of over priced formalised institution, then SUP can provide all that you could need in a physical activity and more in a simple one time investment.
The World's Fastest
Growing Watersport
Well it may not seem like it yet in the UK or Europe, but there's no doubt in the United States and Australia it most certainly is, with all the indications it's about to 'boom' in a meaningful way in the UK and then into the rest of Europe. Like the early days of Windsurfing, the UK was very much a catalyst for growth of the sport throughout Europe.