FITNESS
Paddle your way to
core tness
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I love SUP for the full body and low
impact cross training it brings to my
overall program. You will improve
your balance and strength as you
propel yourself forward while standing upright. SUP utilizes your arms,
shoulders, back, legs, and most importantly, your core. Once you grasp the
correct technique to paddling, your
core back and abdominal muscles will
take on the most work. It’s almost as
if your core and abdominal muscles
are “gripping” the board. As you get
acquainted with SUPing, it’s like any
WRITTEN BY
Joseph Welling, Self Edge Fitness
other vigorous exercise: It’s an excellent cardiovascular activity as well as
being uplifting and relaxing in a way
few other sports can match.
We all know practice makes perfect
and the best way to become good at
SUP is to get on the board as much as
possible. Although finding the time
to get out on the water, or even being
near water, can be difficult. Here are
few tips on stability training and ways
to work your core without leaving
your home or gym.
DO BICEP CURLS WHILE STANDING ON ONE LEG OR AN INVERTED BOSU BALL.
This will force you to engage your core and not just your bicep. Perform this
exercise while standing on an unstable surface.
ATTEND YOGA OR PILATES CLASSES. Whether you are in a yoga class or sitting on
a leg-extension machine, both are great for balance, core strength and stability.
The idea is to engage your core as much as possible.
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