Fitness

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Grace Robinson

Prioritize fitness that is F U N. Again with the bias, but can you name a workout that is as good of a combination of a full body exercise, adventure, connection with nature, and purely enjoyable as stand up paddle boarding? SUP fitness is attainable for all skill levels and can act as a suppleme...

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Jeff Hale

How To Prevent A SUP-Related Injury Stand up paddle boarding is one of those rare forms of exercise that benefits the mind, body, and soul. Which is probably why it’s the fastest growing water sport in America. But according to ISLE Ambassador January Newland -- our resident certified holistic nu...

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Doug Robichaud

I understand why you’re confused. How can getting fit be fun? Getting fit means exercising and eating healthy, and that doesn’t sound fun. But think about it like this. What if your daily exercise was a hobby you loved to do in your free time? That would be ideal. Need ideas? I have a good one – ...

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Doug Robichaud

SUP Yoga taken to a whole new level SUP AcroYoga is cold hard proof that you can do almost anything on a stand up paddle board. Well, maybe not anything, but when you view the photos below, you might begin to think that anything is possible on a SUP. Believe it or not, this was Adam and Jenna’s (...

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Doug Robichaud

As told by yogi instructor Sally Lyons SUP Yoga Myths Coming into my fourth year of stand up paddle board Yoga (SUP Yoga), I’ve heard it all – the fears, the hesitations and doubts people have about practicing SUP yoga. And let’s face it – most of these apprehensions are just a tiny figment of yo...

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Doug Robichaud

5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Fitness Outdoors Are we asking you to cancel your gym membership? Absolutely! To be honest, you probably plan to go to the gym more than you actually do. It’s an inevitable evil we fight most days -- to go to the gym or not to go. Let's avoid this thought and gi...

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Austin Cox

The Need for Speed The internal need to move in life is an intrinsic part of most competitive athletes. An unrelenting desire to push harder, faster and longer in search of the ultimate endorphin reward is how our bodies, minds and souls are wired. Having always been in a bit of hurry in life I h...

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Marc Miller

SUP yoga’s ever increasing popularity has SUP Yoga schools and classes popping up across the country and the world. This type of practice is identical to a normal Yoga flow but instead of a mat you are on a standup paddle board. With the help of Mandy our San Diego resident SUP Yoga guru we put t...

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Austin Cox

Why Paddle Boarding Exercises are a Fantastic Workout People of all shapes, sizes and ages have begun to engage in paddle boarding as a fun, full-body workout. If you’re tired of your typical total-body workout routines at your crowded gym, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) could be your new life-ch...

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Reed Naliboff

Yoga on a Paddle Board If you love yoga, you’ve probably heard about practicing yoga on a stand up paddle board – or maybe you’ve tried it out! SUP yoga is a popular yoga-fitness fusion involving practicing a yoga routine on a paddle board while floating on water. The wind and constant motion of ...