Standup paddle boards should have a better hype especially in the fitness world and outdoor sporting. Like bicycles, they can be used for casual enjoyment as well as for athletic activities. Because of being a little longer and wider than a surfboard, it’s easier to prevent from turning over on the water, making it more stable and sturdy platform. Since you can stand up on it, it also is good to perform exercises on it. To some extent, since you have to maintain your balance on the standup paddle board, your regular exercises also turn into hardcore core routines.
Burpees
A burpe consists of a pushup and then a jump. You get on the floor, do a push up, get to your feet and from being crouched, jump and reach for the sky. Unfortunately, jumping on a paddleboard might put enough force on it to flip it over so do burpees and stand on your toes instead without jumping.
Recovery Pullups
An action that we don’t realize can take a lot of energy during water activities is pulling ourselves up from the water. Because of water tension and added weight, there is a resistance that makes us expend energy to get out of the water.
These two routines can are better illustrated in this video.
Plank to Downward Dog
Because you’re suspended in a semi stable platform, doing some form of yoga is possible. A simple plank that transitions to a downward dog pose can be turned more intense if your body is also trying to keep your balance above water.
Squats
If you can stand on your standup paddle board, you can also squat on it. Not only will this routine really work out your glutes, the added balancing you need to do can also help develop your legs and lower abdomen.
Situps
Situps are already hard to do as it is and needing to perform a perfect sit up while lying down on a paddle board that is being gently rocked by the water’s surface is bound to make you sweat. Make sure that you don’t put any strain on your neck while doing situps and clench your abs for the durations or the routine.
Planks
Last on this list is planking. Planking is an extremely effective way to work out your core. If you are new to planking, start with a 30 second plank but never lower. What’s more important is remaining completely still and maintaining form. Planking for 10 minutes doesn’t count if you form is off or if you can’t keep still. As the term “planking” implies, you have to “be the board” and in this case, be the standup paddle board!
To have a better look at how the 4 exercises are properly executed, watch the video below.
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