Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP, as it is more commonly, known is the fastest growing and most versatile watersport.
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is an ancient form of surfing. Yet it is most widely enjoyed on relatively flat water. Most Cities are founded on Waterways, so most people have access to a stretch of water where they can get out for a “stroll on the water”. This can be very easy and gentle gliding or flat out sprinting depending on whether you are looking for a calm relaxing experience or a hard core workout.
Some of the world’s most famous water men have re discovered stand up paddle boarding/surfing. Cross training on unbalanced surfaces trains new neural coordination between muscle groups, apart from enhancing concentration this “new” strength is immensely beneficial to other dynamic activities. Big Wave Tow in Surfers were the first to realize the potential of this training. Now pro windsurfers, Kiters, and families alike are able to keep in shape, have a ton of fun, as well as achieving new levels of balance core stability and stamina.
What is the benefit of Core Training, and why is SUP good for this?
Core Training is any workout that targets the muscle groups in the mid-section of our bodies, essentially joining our lower bodies to our upper bodies. Training on unbalanced surfaces is very effective for building the core muscle groups, (stomach and lower back) and for training muscles to fire in co-coordinated ways so that the benefits are immediately transferable to other dynamic sports and activities. As oppose to traditional resistance training where muscles are trained to work in isolated groups in a stable environment. In sport we require our bodies to provide explosive strength while we are on the move, this is the sort of benefit you get from cross-training in a more fluid environment and this where SUP excels. It’s excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, as it provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exiting way to view the natural surroundings.