{"id":1213,"date":"2021-04-26T09:58:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T09:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2022-12-07T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T13:31:28","slug":"paddle-boarding-calories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/paddle-boarding-calories\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Calories Does Paddle Boarding Burn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You have heard all about the health benefits of paddle boarding<\/a>. It promotes mental health, engages all your muscles<\/a>, helps with balance, and burns calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this is not enough information, especially if you are on a fitness journey and looking to lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exactly how many calories are burnt paddle boarding? Can you lose weight paddle boarding? Is it really a good workout?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we will answer these and any other questions you might have about SUP fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calories Burned Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to this calorie calculator<\/a>, the average person will burn anywhere from 400 to 550 calories paddle boarding for one hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some paddlers will burn more and others fewer. It depends on how vigorous your paddle boarding workout is and your weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if you weigh 150 pounds, you will burn 430 calories per hour paddle boarding. If you are 300 pounds you will burn 859 calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just enter your weight in the calculator above to know how many calories you will burn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But all paddle boarding is not the same. There are different stand up paddling workouts and their intensity varies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Different Paddle Boarding Workouts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Calories Burned SUP Racing<\/h3>\n\n\n
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SUP racing is a high-intensity exercise. There is no better way to burn many calories in an hour, especially if you consider yourself competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will be paddling vigorously the entire time, almost at maximum heart rate. If the race happens when it\u2019s a little windy and the water is not calm, the calories burned will be more. You\u2019ll not only be using energy to paddle but also to keep your balance on the paddle board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect to burn 715 to 1130 calories per hour of paddle board racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Calories Burned SUP Surfing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a great exercise for the lovers of both SUP and surfing. It combines two amazing activities to make one thrilling sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to burn many calories without feeling like you\u2019re working too hard, try surfing on your SUP. Besides, most surfers swear that it is the best cross-training exercise if you need to improve your surfing skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of calories burned SUP surfing will depend on the size of the waves. Bigger waves require more effort and you will, thus, burn a higher number of calories. Just make sure you don\u2019t get overambitious and try to catch waves you can\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will burn about 420 calories to 735 calories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Calories Burned SUP Touring<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Exploring the world on your paddleboard is a fun experience. You get to see beautiful places and take gorgeous photos to show off to your social media friends. But even better, you burn calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With SUP touring, you paddle at a moderate pace–faster than recreational paddling but slower than racing. This is typically done over a long distance. A touring SUP is usually longer and narrower to help with tracking and speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paddle board touring may not look intense but it is a full-body workout. And it burns 610 to 708 calories per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Calories Burned Casual Paddling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some paddlers don\u2019t really care about speed, catching waves, or covering distance. They just want to hop on a SUP and paddle leisurely on calm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is recreational paddling. It is like taking a casual walk, except you will have more fun and burn twice as many calories. That\u2019s right.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of calories burned paddle boarding at a relaxed pace ranges from 310 to 440. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Calories Burned with SUP Yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Stand up paddleboarding is not just about covering distance. With a yoga SUP<\/a>, you can take your yoga game to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUP yoga is a good workout for both your mind and body. As you transition from one pose to another, trying to maintain balance, you will burn 410 to 540 calories per hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget you have to paddle to and from your yoga spot–those are more calories burned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Compared to Other Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for an activity that efficiently burns calories, you may want to know how SUP compares to other popular sports. Each calorie matters for anyone trying to get fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are going to use the example of a 150-pound person doing the activity for one hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n