In recent times, the news about various celebrities practicing paddle surf They have led a huge number of people to become interested, not only in the possibility of joining the discipline, but also in knowing what the main advantages are.
And it is that it offers benefits, both from the physical point of view and the exercise we do by dedicating a few hours a week.
The many benefits that paddle surfing offers
And what are we talking about? Paddle surfing and its benefits, which have attracted the attention of celebrities, among which we can mention Shakira, Rihanna, Will Smith, Ben Stiller and many others who, from Hollywood, have launched this typical beach sport to popularity, which is gradually becoming known and highly valued in Spain and the rest of the world.
Also called paddle surfing, stand up paddle boarding and even SUP for its abbreviation, the truth is that if we take a while every day to train with it, this sport can provide us with multiple health benefits, so let’s review some.
The first virtue of paddle surfing as a sport is more closely related to the psychological or mental factor, since it is an activity that can be carried out by anyone, even those with physical disabilities, due to their constant evolution and adaptation.
Likewise, although it is a practice that was born on the Californian beaches, we must not lose sight of the fact that we can enjoy it in any nearby environment such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or whatever nature has placed near our location.
That contact with the natural, which other sports cannot offer as part of its qualities, is one of the main reasons why so many people feel that paddle surfing is, above all, the opportunity to disconnect a bit from the city and what it implies.
SUP brings all kinds of attractive consequences from the physical point of view, since by practicing it regularly you can develop some advances such as the following, worthy of any gym or training routine:
- Burns an enormous amount of calories
- Toning the lower body muscles
- Improved reflexes and dynamic balance
- Aerobic capacity and endurance are increased
- Pain and injury to muscles / bones are prevented
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