burns a lot of calories<\/a> too. Even casual paddle boarding can help you burn 300 to 430 calories in an hour. SUP surfing and SUP racing burn the highest number of calories in an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is SUP a sport? Yes, paddle boarding is a sport. You can even do it professionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, paddle boarding is the fastest-growing water sport. There are currently two international federations responsible for holding SUP events. Both the ISA and the ICF hold global SUP competitions every year and you can enter to showcase your skills. They mainly hold competitions for SUP racing and SUP surfing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUP is not yet included in the Olympics but hopefully that will change soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stand up paddle boarding may seem easy from a distance but it\u2019s a remarkable exercise. It\u2019s a full-body workout that efficiently burns calories and improves your cardiovascular health. You can also paddle anywhere, even in shallow water, making it accessible to most people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there aren\u2019t many options for professional paddle boarding it\u2019s growing quite fast so it\u2019s only a matter of time. For now, it\u2019s still a fun way to exercise, and a fantastic sport to get into recreationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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