The recipient of a bachelor's degree in marketing from Florida Gulf Coast University, Ellen Polite is a digital marketing and graphic design intern at Artichoke & Company, where she develops websites and creates graphics to promote seasonal events. When she isn't working, Ellen Polite enjoys hobbies, such as reading and paddleboarding.
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun activity that is commonly done by individuals staying at resorts or beachside properties, but it has been growing in popularity in recent years and has become regarded as a relatively easy full-body workout. According to SUP World Mag, one hour on a paddleboard at a casual pace can burn as much as 430 calories, which is double the amount of a moderately paced walk. Meanwhile, paddling at a moderate pace for an hour can burn more than 700 calories.
SUP has more benefits than just cardio. Because it requires balance, it can help stimulate back and abdominal muscles to strengthen one's core. The American Council on Exercise confirmed this theory in a recent study, although it also concluded that SUP isn't sufficient to boost strength in the external obliques, unless the person on the board is paddling at a greater-than-moderate pace.
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun activity that is commonly done by individuals staying at resorts or beachside properties, but it has been growing in popularity in recent years and has become regarded as a relatively easy full-body workout. According to SUP World Mag, one hour on a paddleboard at a casual pace can burn as much as 430 calories, which is double the amount of a moderately paced walk. Meanwhile, paddling at a moderate pace for an hour can burn more than 700 calories.
SUP has more benefits than just cardio. Because it requires balance, it can help stimulate back and abdominal muscles to strengthen one's core. The American Council on Exercise confirmed this theory in a recent study, although it also concluded that SUP isn't sufficient to boost strength in the external obliques, unless the person on the board is paddling at a greater-than-moderate pace.
