Paddling and Health | Health advice for Canoeing, kayaking, and SUP

The Value of British Canoeing Membership

08/08/202309/08/2023 by jamesibbotson

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British Canoeing membership doesn’t just fund waterways licences. We’d like to share with you some of the other ways membership money benefits paddlers and the wonderful waterways you paddle. Member Hub and Exclusive Benefits Your British Canoeing membership offers you great discounts both on and off the water! With discounts…

10 reasons why paddling is good for your mental health

09/05/202310/05/2023 by Rebecca

Rebecca

We know we keep harping on about how good paddling is for your mental health, but really, it is great! If you need more convincing though, we've made a list of 10 reasons why paddling is great for everything from busting bad moods to helping improve more serious issues such…

a woman paddleboarding wearing a cap and long sleeve top

Paddling In The Sun

06/04/202319/04/2023 by jamesibbotson

jamesibbotson

Paddling in the sun is one of the best feelings around. Being on the water with the sun coming down makes the paddle 100% better, and that’s a proven fact. But while you are out on the water enjoying the sun, you need to remember a few things to stay…

Saira Is-Haq paddling onto a lake with hilly surroundings

Balancing family life and Kayaking – Saira Is-Haq

29/03/2023 by jamesibbotson

jamesibbotson

Saira Is-Haq has been a passionate kayaker for a long time, loving her time out on the water. She has also helped to pass her love for the water onto others, becoming a British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador in 2022. Saira is determined to keep up her passion for kayaking alongside…

kayaker stretching arms out in fron tof them to warm up

Warm Up for Paddling This Winter

08/11/202217/11/2022 by jamesibbotson

jamesibbotson

With the temperatures dropping to winter levels, the need to warm up your body ready for a paddle is more important than usual. Climbing into your extra layers may seem like a warm up, but there is more to a warm up than this. It is your body’s chance to…

group of people mixed ages paddling together in the sun

How Can Paddling Help Keep You Fit?

21/09/202221/09/2022 by jamesibbotson

jamesibbotson

Getting on the water on your paddle board or in your kayak and canoe is brilliant. Not only is it a great way to explore new places, it is also great to look after your physical and mental health. We are constantly being told how important it is to look…

Stay healthy paddling through winter | For physical and mental wellbeing

05/01/202210/01/2023 by Rebecca

Rebecca

With dark evenings and limited daylight to contend with, it's easy to neglect exercise during the winter months. We know paddling makes us feel great when we get to the place, but getting there sometimes can be a struggle. Cold, wet, frosty, post-paddle ice on the kit. It's easy to…

Paddling adventures and periods | Keep paddling on your period

13/11/202020/11/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

We don't 'do' the word taboo here at Go Paddling. We've covered the topics of paddling when pregnant, and paddling through the menopause, but one topic that has been noticeably absent is paddling on your period. We thought it was about time to tackle that! Whether you have a cycle…

Stand Up Paddle Boarding when Pregnant

01/06/202021/08/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

The idea of stand up paddle boarding (SUP) when pregnant can raise all kinds of questions. Am I still ok to paddle board if I’m pregnant? Can I try paddle boarding when I’m pregnant? Are there any additional safety elements I should be aware of around SUP'ing when pregnant? The answers…

Paddling through the Menopause

29/05/202021/08/2020 by Rebecca

Rebecca

It's a topic that pops up on most women's paddling forums with questions ranging from advice and lifestyle tips to physical changes in paddling and beyond. Paddling through the menopause is not only absolutely possible, it should be encouraged for both physical and mental well being! To help us write…

Nine health benefits of paddling

19/08/201920/05/2021 by Barry Wade

Barry Wade

There is no denying that paddling, such as kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, is good for you. The health benefits of paddling include releasing the stresses of the week, or working your heart a little without overdoing it. There are many reasons paddling is good you for, but here are our…

Paddling when pregnant – what you need to know

02/08/201910/05/2021 by Rebecca

Rebecca

Can you go paddling when pregnant? It’s a difficult question to answer, and everyone will have a different opinion depending on who they are, what they do, and their level of paddling experience. The general answer is, yes, paddling when pregnant is safe. But as with everything during those nine…

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