Health Benefits
As well as being fun, the activities at Shepperton Splash are a great way to keep fit, stay healthy, let off steam and make friends.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
THE AQUA PARK
The Aqua Park is a good all-round activity for any age because it:
- Keeps your heart rate up
- Provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during the activity
- Builds endurance, muscle strength, cardiovascular and physical fitness
- The Aqua Park activity is fun and can aid to alleviate stress
- A great way to cool down on a hot day
UPPER BODY STRENGTH
Holding yourself up requires a great deal of upper body strength, and when climbing and pulling yourself up onto the obstacles you will have to use these muscles in various ways. Muscles in your arms, forearms and hands are constantly engaged while navigating the obstacles. The main muscles targeted while climbing obstacles are the brachialis and the biceps brachia which are located on the upper part of your arms.
A strong upper body can create good posture, boost your metabolism and improve bone strength.
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
While clambering over various obstacles and conquering different routes, your heart rate will increase. The cardiovascular system will have to work harder to provide your body with the oxygen it needs. Cardiovascular fitness focuses on increasing the ability of your heart, lungs, blood and muscles to take in and transport oxygen while you are partaking in the activity.
The improvement of cardiovascular fitness is linked to a reduced risk of developing coronary heart disease, lower risk of diabetes, stronger immune system, reduced blood pressure, lower fat mass and a lower resting heart rate.
BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY
Holding yourself up requires a great deal of upper body strength, and when climbing and pulling yourself up onto the obstacles you will have to use these muscles in various ways. Muscles in your arms, forearms and hands are constantly engaged while navigating the obstacles. The main muscles targeted while climbing obstacles are the brachialis and the biceps brachia which are located on the upper part of your arms.
A strong upper body can create good posture, boost your metabolism and improve bone strength.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS
While clambering over various obstacles and conquering different routes, your heart rate will increase. The cardiovascular system will have to work harder to provide your body with the oxygen it needs. Cardiovascular fitness focuses on increasing the ability of your heart, lungs, blood and muscles to take in and transport oxygen while you are partaking in the activity.
The improvement of cardiovascular fitness is linked to a reduced risk of developing coronary heart disease, lower risk of diabetes, stronger immune system, reduced blood pressure, lower fat mass and a lower resting heart rate.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING
Getting out on a paddleboard frequently, the health benefits are tremendous! You can improve your overall fitness and increase your core strength.
It’s the perfect family activity, so give it a try, and you’ll notice how much better and stronger you feel.
- Reduce Stress
- Full Body Workout
- Cardio Workout
- Connect With Nature
LOW IMPACT EXERCISE
Stand up paddleboarding is a very low impact exercise. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will do damage to the tendons and ligaments of your joints. Paddle boarding is particularly useful for runners that are experiencing shin splints or knee and hip pain, yet still need a good exercise to do while healing.
INCREASED STRENGTH
After spending a day out on a paddleboard, it’s natural to feel a little sore all over your body. But soreness is a good thing because that means you are building up your overall body strength. Paddleboarding will activate a wide variety of muscles – from your upper body to your core.
IMPROVE ENDURANCE
Once you learn how to stand up paddleboard, you begin to master it with increasing endurance of the constant paddling. Once you notice that your balance is improving and your muscles aren’t getting quite as tired, then you know your endurance is increasing.
IMPROVE BALANCE
Stand up paddleboarding requires you to stand upright on the board, which requires a lot of core stability and leg strength to maintain balance. This not only helps you have a good balance while paddleboarding but increases your focus and balance in day-to-day activities, as well.
