SUP Yoga

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When you think about paddle boarding, what comes to your mind first? The amazing work out? The beautiful scenery? The peacefulness of the calm water and the wildlife around you? Those are all great things that paddle boarding entails, but have you ever thought about doing yoga on a paddle board? Just like paddling down the river or across the lake gives you a work out, SUP yoga also has some pretty awesome benefits. Not only do you get to witness the bustling wildlife around you, you get to become one with it. Yoga is already known to be great for your health. It’s a stress reducer, it strengthens and tones your body while stretching you out to help with your flexibility. Instead of heading to that loud and crowded gym, hop on a paddle board and let the sunshine kiss your skin while…

Kayaking: Sports to Make a Strong Heart

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Kayaking: Sports to Make a Strong Heart Cardio Advantages Kayaking is that rare upper-body-centric cardio exercise. One of the benefits of aerobic work is that it increases the number of capillaries in the muscles worked; paddling shares this perk with your chest, back, shoulders, and arms, and the natural resistance of the water means that you can’t just coast along and expect to remain in motion. Muscles Worked Your lats and shoulders are in constant motion, and your legs, while not doing a lot of weight-bearing movement, play a role in stabilizing you. Amp It Up Felix Apfaltrer, president of the New York Kayak Polo Club, suggests sprinting out 25 meters on still water in a light, maneuverable kayak, turning, and then sprinting back to where you began. Rest 30 seconds, then repeat the sprint. Do five complete up-and-back laps, adding 10 seconds to…