Spencer Schar - The Health Benefits of Kayaking

In his free time, entrepreneur Spencer Schar enjoys kayaking in the lakes near to his home and fishing for bass. This presentation will explore some of the main health benefits of kayaking, exploring how the pastime not only has a positive impact on physical health but also helps to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.

1. Spencer Schar
Entrepreneur
Lake County, US
The Health Benefits of
Kayaking

2. The Health
Benefits of
Kayaking
In his free time, entrepreneur Spencer Schar enjoys kayaking in the lakes near to his
home and fishing for bass. This presentation will explore some of the main health
benefits of kayaking, exploring how the pastime not only has a positive impact on
physical health but also helps to improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
There are all kinds of kayaking, with kayaks designed or adapted to fit the demands of
the intended environment. Popular types of kayaking activities include sea kayaking and
sailing, where the kayak is fitted with a sail. There is also sprint racing, where the craft is
raced across calm water, and surf kayaking, where the kayak is fitted with a fin in much
the same way as a surfboard.
For those who are reluctant to be confined to the gym, kayaking can be an excellent
means of getting fit and improving health, as well as presenting a prime opportunity to
spend more time outdoors in nature, which in itself has well-reported psychological
benefits.

3. The Health
Benefits of
Kayaking
Paddling is an aerobic exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness by
raising the heart rate while strengthening the lungs. Such activities help
to reduce the risk of a range of health conditions, including heart disease,
high blood pressure, and obesity.
Paddling is a low-impact activity that strengthens different muscle
groups, exercising the arms, shoulders, back, and chest, helping to
improve strength and build muscle. Kayaking is fantastic for improving
overall strength, fitness, and flexibility, with a 125-pound adult burning
around 150 calories by kayaking for 30 minutes, while a person weighing
185-pounds can burn as much as 210 calories in the same timeframe.

4. The Health
Benefits of
Kayaking
Kayaking also has important mental health benefits that should not
be overlooked. It is an excellent activity for relieving stress and
improving mood, releasing feel-good endorphins in the brain, and
improving mental health. In addition, spending time outdoors is a
well-established mood booster that helps people to top up their
vitamin D levels.
Kayaking is a sport that involves participants paddling a small craft
through all manner of waterways, including lakes, rivers, streams, and
the ocean. Joining a club can be an excellent way of getting involved
with kayaking.