One of the major downside of the modern way of life is the truck load of stress that we inherit because of it. There is no other way about it either; I mean what else are you going to do? Quit your job, not worry about your family? It’s super easy to just say “chill!” but practically it is achievable. Instead the next best thing we can do is look for ways to dissipate stress from time to time. Assign yourself a few hours a day that will take you away from all these worries and let you have the...
Difficult, isn’t it, coming up with fun activities for your kids that doesn’t involve the glowing screen of a television or a laptop or a tablet? How many different outdoor activities can you come up with especially given the pandemic situation? Kids can no longer go to parks and play with others even though lockdown has been lifted in many countries; most parents cannot yet bring themselves to take them to even moderately crowded areas. Fear not, we have a great alternative planned for you- paddle boarding with your kids. This will not only help them stay active but also...
Decisions are always hard to make and if the one troubling you is whether to get a kayak or a stand-up paddle board, this article will clear up some of your confusions. Let’s start with the basic one: a kayak is not the same as a canoe. Kayakers use double-bladed paddles and sit in a low seat with their legs stretched forward. Canoer's use single-bladed paddles and either kneel on the boat or sit on an elevated seat. While on the other hand, is the hip and happening Standup Paddle Board that is rapidly growing in popularity, even though they...
Given the knife edge that the people of the planet now find themselves in, it is now more than ever that we need to preserve the environment or else we risk losing it all. Amidst daily reports of global warming, raising sea temperatures and animal migrations going berserk as a result of un witty human interventions, Klean Kanteen have been trying to keep single-use waste from trashing the world. Ever since bringing out the first stainless steel, BPA-free reusable water bottle in 2004 that they have been trying to preserve the flora and fauna and on their fifteenth anniversary of...
It doesn’t take much to master the basics of paddle boarding, and once you have the basic under your belt, you’ll be doing cooler acrobatic stuff like aqua yoga, SUP racing and kayaking. Here’s your guide to unlocking all the amazing potential of the paddle board. Real SUP Skill Starts with the Basics In this age of social media it’s easy to want to do more than you might be able to simple due to pressure from advertisements or the like. However, remember you need to take baby steps and all those people pulling off those fancy moves too have...
The year has sprung surprises on all us and the most unpleasant of those was its ability to get us all cooped up in our houses. Among other things, our fitness regimes have suffered tremendously and there is no way to counter the extra calories you’re gaining from sitting on your couch and indulging your sweet tooth in some vein hope of getting comfort! Or is there? This post is all about how to get yourself off your couch and on your iSUP, and up your fitness game now that the gyms are closed. SUP boarding for beginners With most...
