Exercise Hack: Paddling at Home to keep your core tone by Rob Carr

As the weather is getting colder in the global north - my time paddling on the water has more or less ended.  To keep my core muscles toned, I pieced together some stuff from around the house to mimic the motion when I paddled on my standup paddle board (SUP).    

This simple exercise not only tones your core (torso) muscles, but doing so while standing on a sponge helps your ankles and knees stay supple and agile - meaning you are better prepared to walk and hike with good balance.    If you don't have a paddle just put a broom handle in the bungee and if you don't have a yoga sponge just stand on a sofa pad or pillow - you will feel your ankles and knees correcting your balance.  That is the key.

Be creative - don't blame winter for not keeping in shape.