Benefits of Kayaking
Kayaking is a sport of varied benefits. Typically, within a day or two you can learn the basic skills necessary to kayak that will offer you a lifetime of healthy rewards. You alone can choose the challenge level of your kayaking outing. Choose if you wish to kayak alone and how much energy you wish to utilize. You can kayak for an hour or take a week-long expedition.
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Stress Reduction
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Kayaking may help in the reduction of stress levels by giving you an opportunity to get outdoors, experience nature and breathe fresh air.
Weight Loss
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Kayaking can burn up to 400 calories per hour or more depending on how fast you paddle. Add this exercise to a well-balanced diet and weight loss is sure to follow.
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Build Muscle Strength
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Your arms, chest, abdominal muscles and shoulders will all get strength training from kayaking.
Gain Flexibility
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Kayaking involves body flexibility. Your muscles will gain from the aerobic workout kayaking offers and remain flexible.
Socialization
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Even though kayaking is often considered a solo sport, many choose to kayak with friends and family as it offers great opportunities for socialization in a relaxed atmosphere.
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