Lightweight kayaks are the go-to vessel for kayaking beginners. You may be looking for a lightweight kayak that’s easy to carry, store, load, and unload. Or you may want to try kayaking, without the commitment of investing in a large vessel that’s cumbersome to move around. The best lightweight kayaks are a great place to …
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Looking for a popular watersport that’s also an excellent workout? Try kayaking. It’s great cardiovascular exercise, and it will strengthen and tone your muscles. It’s the paddling motion in kayaking that puts your muscles to work. But which muscles does kayaking work? When you kayak, which muscles and parts of your body can you expect …
Water sports seem to get more popular by the year, with new takes on some of our favorite traditional water sports. One sport in particular that has our attention is SUP surfboarding. Let’s find out everything you need to know about SUP surfing boards, including what they are, how to store them, and how they …
Want to get involved in watersports but can’t decide what kind of boat to buy? If the choice is between a solo canoe and kayak, you’re in the right place. I’ve tried both types of watercraft and I know what they can do and who they’re best for. If you want to go out on …
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If you’re like me, you already love kayaking. Or maybe you haven’t tried it before but are interested in picking up some new outdoor hobbies and would like to learn how. If so, you’ll want to know whether paddling in a kayak is good exercise. Yes, kayaking is fun, but wouldn’t it be great to …
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There are many reasons I love canoeing, but the canoe’s speed definitely isn’t one of them. As a relaxing activity in the great outdoors, going out on the water in a canoe is a fantastic choice. But how fast can a canoe go? What is the average canoe speed?
Stand-up paddle boarding is an excellent full-body workout. For such a relaxing activity, it’s a surprisingly great calorie-burner and offers meaningful health benefits. You’ll need to be competent on the board if you want an optimal workout, though. That takes time and practice. Let’s learn more about the calories burned paddle boarding, and how you …
If you’re new to canoeing or maybe taking family or friends out on the water for the first time, you’ve got to know how to maximize the stability of your watercraft. If you don’t, you could end up capsizing and if too much water gets in the canoe, it could sink! But how do you …
Knowing the correct way to hold the paddle is the first step to becoming a paddle boarding master. Once you get that basic element down, you’re ready to get the most out of your time on the water. Even if you’ve tried paddle boarding before, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the correct form …
There’s a very good reason I’ve been kayaking for years. This exciting activity gets my heart pumping when I want it to, and calms me when I need it to. Kayaking also provides memorable moments in the great outdoors. It’s an excellent workout, especially for my torso, core, arms, and legs. But more than that …
