Full bodyCardioBeginner

Paddleboarding

Learn how to perform Paddleboarding, a Full body exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Wear a life jacket, attach the leash, and check the wind and current. Loosen up your shoulders and lower back, and start in shallow water.

STEP 2

Start phase

Find your balance on your knees, then stand up slowly. Look ahead and paddle alternately on each side.

STEP 3

End phase

Slow down and paddle gently back to shore as you finish. Step off the board safely, then check your workout duration.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Paddling works your cardiovascular system and whole body. Rotate your torso to pull the paddle and use your legs for balance.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid paddling with your arms alone; rotate your torso as well. Do not head far out where the wind is strong or the current is fast.

STEP 6

Breathing

Breathe comfortably in rhythm with your paddle strokes. Keep breathing as you hold your balance.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Record the time spent paddleboarding. Do not enter stroke counts or distance.

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