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\"Fun<\/a>
Fun on Kayaks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the waters of a new hobby, or have enjoyed years of thrills and excitement on the water and are looking for a fresh challenge, it’s hard to discount the thrills and benefits to your health that kayaking offers.<\/p>\n

Have a look below at the five key health benefits that kayaking<\/a> offers.<\/p>\n

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Your stresses will wash away<\/p>\n

There is little doubt that hurtling down rapids or simply paddling around still waters will wash away any tension that you may be experiencing. With nature all around you, gliding across the calm waters will put peace in your heart. Calming you mind immediately kayaking can be considered to be an effective form of therapy and the repetitive motion of paddling promotes a sense rhythm with meditation qualities.<\/p>\n

Exercise and discovery await you<\/p>\n

Kayaking with strengthens your muscles whilst promoting peace of mind \u2013 and venturing into unchartered territory, exploring beautiful landscapes. As a low impact activity kayaking doesn’t have any excessive wear and tear to your muscles or joints. Would you rather devote hour upon hour to exercising in a sterile, monotonous gym environment or enjoy the great outdoors and become strong and healthy?<\/p>\n

You’ll have more in the tank<\/p>\n

Research has proven that regular kayaking has the scope to greatly enhance your stamina. By engaging in short, sharp sessions consistently each day you will reap the rewards and find that before too long you will have more energy to fully enjoy your life.<\/p>\n

You’ll have the strength of ten men<\/p>\n

Many people believe that kayaking solely works the muscles in your arms, chest and shoulders. Whereas this is true, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Kayaking is a full body exercise. It tones your thighs, bottom and abs too. Using your body to control and manoeuvre the kayak requires a considerable amount of strength. These muscles are developed with consistent kayaking.<\/p>\n

The weight will fall off you<\/p>\n

Kayaking encourages you to naturally burn hundreds of calories. Did you know that in just one hour you can burn 400 calories? Well, it’s true. When you consider that unlike exhausting yourself at the gym, kayaking won’t leave you slumped on the sofa for hours afterwards with tender muscles!<\/p>\n

There are numerous benefits to kayaking. Whether you’ve tried other water sports in the past and haven’t quite found your niche or are looking for a something a little different then try kayaking \u2013 you don’t know what you’re missing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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