Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) athletes claim the sport provides increased muscle strength, core conditioning, better balance and an excellent cardio workout. But do these claims stand up to scientific scrutiny? To find out, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned two comprehensive studies providing a thorough examination of the health benefits of this untraditional form of physical activity.
What do you get when you cross a surgical orthopedic technician with motocross bike racing with surfing with standup paddle boarding? You get Suzie Cooney, one of the top SUP trainers in the world, and author of the new “Bible” of SUP training. Her new book, “How To Increase your Stand Up Paddling Performance”, gives the SUP world full access to her training methods to help you improve your water game.
Stand Up Paddling is a good work out that keeps you active and fit. Did you know Stand Up Paddling even beats your gym? Once you have read the five reasons below you will never want to skip a paddle-session for a work-out in the gym anymore!
As a paddle manufacturer, KIALOA has addressed the problem from the equipment side of the equation. At KIALOA, they have developed blade sizes that fit a paddler’s desired power needs.
Mistral introduces it’s new 2015 Kailua Fit Inflatable iSUP.
Jodelle Fitzwater stars n the latest installment from 'Facing Waves', which takes us into why and how she came to start yoga and paddle boarding, giving fans and readers a unique look at her career and journey.
Supconnect reader, Stuart Happ, sent us this amazing account of his big turnaround through stand up paddle boarding. It is a privilege and pleasure to share his (and other) SUP stories with all of you.
Fit4MAui Health & Wellness coach, Alyssa Joy, talks about SUP Nutrition at the Suppconnect Studio.
Paiwen team manager, Alison Calder, talks us through the basics of a good SUP workout.
Check out this awesome video of Tash Barnard demonstrating a Pilates session on the 'Hero' Starboard.
Lunden from Runtastic shares her insights into this easy-to-do SUP Workout.
Naish have just released their 2014 'Glide' range of touring, fitness training and racing boards. These multi-functional machines are set to rock the SUP world this year, offering paddlers an all-in-one board that suits all conditions and disciplines.