Paddle Boarding Tech: How The Sport Is Evolving Thanks To Inflatable Board Innovations

Paddle boarding, or stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) as it is also known, might not be an activity that everyone instantly recognizes as a mainstream sport, but that's changing. As a result of the cutting-edge designs in the latest boards, the popularity of paddle boarding is soaring. And this innovation comes in the form of something super simple that is by no means a new concept: inflatable technology.

 The benefits of stand-up paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding has become the ‘it’ water sport. What’s not to love? It’s a great core workout and it’s fun.

 Tracing the Colorful History of Stand-Up Paddling

Far from a passing fad, stand-up paddling is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. SUP has quickly emerged as mainstream, with inflatable paddleboards fully stocked at Costco and ALDI, and even being included in the conversation as a possible full-fledged Olympic sport. However, as surfing and paddling have gained popularity, their origins are in danger of being overlooked and forgotten.

How to Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) For Beginners

Stand up paddle boarding is a fun activity you can do on oceans, lakes, rivers, and bays. It’s a great full body core workout and way to experience the beauty of the outdoors. Best of all, it’s perfect for people of all ages, body types and skill levels. There’s even enough room to paddle with a dog, friend, child or significant other. Over the years, paddle boarding has continued to grow in popularity because it gives you the freedom to explore the beautiful waters the surround our planet.

Does SUP Really Count As a Workout?

You know stand-up paddleboarding looks good on Instagram, but it's time to take a look at what it can do for your body.

Health Benefits Of Stand-up Paddleboarding

Well, it’s certainly not bad for you, right? But just how good for it is you? The American Council on Exercise took a look at two different types of studies recently to look into the strength and core benefits of stand-up paddleboarding. Let’s dive in further.

Is Paddleboarding the New Soul Cycle?

The fitness craze that’s—calmly, placidly, meditatively—sweeping the nation.

Let’s Settle This in Court: What, Exactly, Is Stand-Up Paddleboarding?

The age-old questions. Is light a particle or a wave? Is Certs a breath mint or a candy mint? Is bridge a sport or a game? And now add this one: Is stand-up paddleboarding more like canoeing or more like surfing? This question, at least, is headed to mediation with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Man Crosses the Atlantic On a Stand-Up Paddleboard

While it’s become a big fitness and recreation trend, Bertish has taken the sport into the realm of adventure, paddling his highly modified board 4,050 miles from Agadir, Morocco, to Antigua over 93 days,

Paddle Boarding Tech: How The Sport Is Evolving Thanks To Inflatable Board Innovations

Paddle boarding, or stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) as it is also known, might not be an activity that everyone instantly recognizes as a mainstream sport, but that's changing.

Paddleboarder’s Next Step: SUP on the Ocean

Paddleboarding on waves requires different strengths and skills, including mobile footwork as you catch the wave.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Basics

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers a fun way to play on the water, with the added benefit of a full-body workout. And, since you stand at full height on your board, it gives you a unique vantage point for viewing what’s down under the water and out on the horizon.

Surf's Up: The Rise of Stand-up Paddle Boards

Known as SUP (pronounced as in "Wassup?"), the stand-up paddling trend comes on the heels of the kayak craze, but offers potentially greater health benefits, especially given recent research showing the hazards of prolonged sitting. Like yoga, standing on a board requires basic balancing abilities, which in turn strengthen and tone any and all muscles used to stay in position. (A new trend in some still-water locales involves staging yoga classes on stand-up boards.)

Tracking The Latest Fitness Trend: Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a fitness trend that’s swept the world. Originating in Hawaii, where it’s called hoe he’e nalu, SUP has been around for nearly a decade but has exploded in popularity in recent years. Easier than surfing or even paddleboarding, riders stand on a large board (many resemble surfboards, some are inflatable) and navigate oceans, lakes, rivers and more with the aid of a paddle to propel you and the board across the water.

What I Learned: Standup Paddling the Entire Mississippi River

t’s about more than just paddling. “Meeting people along the way is one of my favorite things. When they hear what you are doing they are just so warm and wonderful.