Kayaking is an exceptional upper body and core workout that burns significant calories per hour. Discover the best places to kayak in Arizona and use specific kayak exercises to improve your paddling strength and endurance.
What is not to love about kayaking? Out in nature, potentially experiencing marine life depending on where you are, it's beautiful. And as if that wasn't reason enough to get after it, your upper body is in for one heck of a workout.
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Biking and running are popular choices to burn calories, but if you don't enjoy these sports don't be afraid to try other outdoor sports, such as kayaking, to burn calories while you have fun.
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For a desert state with no coast, Arizona is popular for kayaking. Many of the rivers flowing through the state have been dammed, creating massive fresh water lakes perfect for year-round kayaking.
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Kayaking is about more than just paddling. Because of the nature of the kayak and the types of maneuvers you must do on the water, proper preparation--including exercise and strength training--is essential to becoming a good kayaker. Several exercises can get you ready to show off your kayak skills in the water.
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