Canoeing and kayaking are low impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Specific health benefits include:

Improved cardiovascular fitness.

Increased muscle strength, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest, from moving the paddle.

Increased torso and leg strength, as the strength to power a canoe or kayak comes mainly from rotating the torso and applying pressure with your legs.

Reduced risk of wear-and-tear on joints and tissues, since paddling is a low impact activity.

Good Luck!

LTC Torque Fitness & Wellbeing Team!