SUP Senior fitness makes for super seniors: Stand up paddle boarding for 60-plus

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SUP Senior Fitness: You don’t have to be super-human to be a super senior when it comes to paddle boarding, it's a terrific way to achieve the fitness level desired. Check out the videos below. Each of these super seniors embraces stand up paddle boarding with a passion for fitness and the fun of learning something new. Try it out and spread the word! You know what happens when you tell a senior friend who tells a couple more who tell their friends… It’s not a senior moment—it’s a movement!

It’s no secret that keeping active is important as we age, and stand up paddle boarding is a great way for seniors to keep strong and healthy. Senior fitness is within reach with SUP thanks to gentle core strengthening through balance, and it's easy—if you ever rode a bike or kept your balance on a bus, you can paddle board. It’s fun, unique and provides a full body workout at a low impact level—and you get to enjoy it outside, in the fresh air. 

Rehabilitation through SUP fitness has proven to help with injury, pain, stress and various therapies). Paddle boarding becomes part of the healing process as it strengthens the muscles surrounding the problem area. As with any new activity, be sure to consult with your doctor. 

Grab a friend and make it happen! Joining the ranks of super seniors is as close as the nearest pool or body of water. Search this site to find out all you need to know about start-up, maintenance and the exploration of stand up paddle boarding.


Lucky Bum's family paddle board


Lucky Bum's family paddle board


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Look at what Bob Purdy from Kelowna B.C. Canada has to say about "paddle for the planet," Bob paddled 900 days in a row to raise awarness to keep our waters clean:




Why SUP senior fitness is important
– interesting blog articles

Rehab your body with SUP
http://standupjournal.com/take-a-stand-for-yourself/

Rotator cuff surgery rehabilitation with SUP
http://www.standuppaddlingfitness.com/tag/shoulder-rehab/#.U4OFy17EBqI

The following link is a great story of one's personal rehabilitation through stand up paddle boarding This gal is not a senior although anyone at any age will reap the benefits.

Part 1 & 2 The cure for what ails you

Seniors Blog
http://www.supingseniors.com


Inspiring Articles

Click on the following link to read an interesting article about a 67 year old with 5 years of paddle boarding experience.LINK: http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/standup-paddleboarding-now-you-can-paddle-at-the-deep-end-8585009.html  

And yet another 65 year old who writes about her passion for water sports.
LINK: http://elder-sup.com/2013/10/24/65-medicare-and-water-athletes/

Randall Barna: Insights and Imagaination – SUP
LINK: http://elder-sup.com/2011/08/19/randall-barna-insights-and-imagination/

DESCRIPTION: This link takes you to a short article about a centurion senior from Minnesota U.S. paddle boarding.
LINK: http://www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Stand%20Up%20Paddle/Will-you-be-stand-up-paddling-into-your-100s_5936946.aspx



Gerry Lopez speaks – "It all started with love..."



SUP seniors blog


What kind of board should I start with? – Here is one suggestion.


How to stand up paddle board – turning and evasive manoeuvering


Beginner lesson in SUP paddling instructed by senior paddler Bob Purdy from "Paddle for the Planet"

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Paddle boarder Jean started paddle boarding at the age of 59. She can't swim.


57 year old Bill Whiddon from Miami speaking on paddle boarding


Interesting...this fella prefers sitting while paddle boarding.


Two senior ladies sitting and paddling on a SUP

DESCRIPTION:  An absolutely delightful video. Leonard Jenkins sits to ride a wave on a paddle board.


More SUP senior fitness – SOURCE: YouTube

DESCRIPTION: Beginner 75 year old paddle boarding for the first time
LINK: http://youtu.be/vWi8zgUHJBY

SOURCE: YouTube
DESCRIPTION: "Paddle board lady" interviewed by board maker
LINK: http://youtu.be/k1f6wVuXeds



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