Lately a big trend among water sports enthusiasts, and our favorite celebrities, is stand up paddle surfing (SUP). So much so that even the lovely (and smart) Jennifer Aniston has taken to the sport.
Maybe it's because it's fun, but I'm sure she also likes it because SUP is a phenomenal workout. SUP is basically where you stand on a surf board (or kayak) and paddle. If requires a good deal of balance, but it's not about catching waves. SUP can be done on totally flat water and since you are standing up, you are able to get a much better view of what is going on in and out of the water. Being that it is all about balance, SUP basically works every muscle in your body. Not only are you working your legs, but you're also working your arms and core. You'll be improving your fast-twitch muscles (crucial for balance and reaction time), which makes SUP a great cross-training workout since almost all sports/exercises rely on balance and core strength. Plus since you'll probably be falling off a bunch in the beginning, you'll be getting a good workout pulling yourself back onto the board. SUP fans regularly claim that just thirty minutes will work your body much harder than several hours of surfing.
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looks interesting. but i can almost guarantee i'd fall of. =)
1er. off*
2It looks like lots of fun, I'd definitely try it.
3I want to try it- I have decent balance, and it looks like fun!
4oh it does look so much fun and also seems like a very claming work out session.
5i meant "calming"
6we just got one of these at the beach i work at. I've seen a bunch of the guys use it, but I haven't tried it yet.
7this is totally off topic, but I love her shorts. Does anyone have a clue the brand??
8looks fun, wish I were younger, as I would definitely try it!
9That looks like so much fun!
10I'd like to do that. Seems like fun.
11Is the lady in the background NAKED????
12haha, i think so reills!
13Fun!
14She looks SOOO much better than uber thin Angie!
15Well spotted, reills! lol! BTW, I think Jen is fabulous and this does seem like a fun workout.
16This would be an awesome way to improve my balance!
17very well spotter reills! haha...anywho- I agree Jen looks fab and the SUP looks fun.
18if *can* be about catching waves....very cool video of stand up paddle baording http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL4WtVQH2dI
19I saw people doing this when I was in California last week. I think I am too clumsy - I will stick to sitting and paddling.
20Hey, looks like fun...Nice background!
21hahaha nakey!! i would kill for her body
22I'd like to try it!
23Oh come on! learn surf babyyy
24I'm going to try this on the summer for sure, looks like so much fun! Go Jen!
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