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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
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00:09 Sound of Taransay
00:18 Castle Stalker
00:42 Glencoe
01:00 Loch Lomond
01:11 Bosta Beach
01:19 Loch Awe
01:29 Kyle of Tongue
01:45 Isle of Lewis
01:57 St Ninian's Shetland
02:21 Loch Ba
02:45 Plockton
03:21 Fidden Beach Isle of Mull
A lot of people know about the health benefits of Paddle boarding on fitness levels but did you know not only is paddle boarding a fun and exciting way to explore the water, but it is also a great way to improve your mental health.
Research has shown that being in nature and spending time outdoors especially in and around water can have a positive impact on mental health. Paddle boarding, with its combination of being on the ocean, lakes, rivers and other aquatic environments as well as being an active pursuit, provides the perfect opportunity to take advantage of these benefits.
One of the key ways that paddle boarding can improve mental health is by reducing stress and anxiety. The repetitive motion of paddling and the peaceful surroundings of being on the water can help to clear the mind and relax the body, leading to a decrease in stress and anxiety levels. When focusing on deep breathing during a paddle boarding session we stimulate the vagus nerve which is an important part of regulating the bodies stress response.
Additionally, the physical activity or exercise of paddle boarding itself can stimulate the brain to release endorphins. These chemical messengers also known as 'happy hormones' can improve mood, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and increase self esteem.
Another benefit of paddle boarding is that it can improve focus and concentration. The act of balancing on a board and navigating the water requires the paddler to bring their awareness to the present moment disconnecting oneself from other distractions. Focusing on the now has been shown to improve cognitive function and attention span.
Learning the skills associated with paddle boarding can also give the paddler a sense of achievement. This can occur with the mastery of a difficult manoeuvre or when an improvement in balance is noticed.
Paddle boarding can also be a great way to connect with nature and improve overall well-being. Being on the water allows for a sense of freedom and peacefulness, and being surrounded by natural beauty can help to improve mood and overall well-being.
Being outdoors also exposes the body to sunlight which is responsible for the production of 90% of the bodies Vitamin D requirements. As studies in Seasonal Affective Disorder have shown Vitamin D can prove useful in a reduction in symptoms. While more research is needed, current studies have also shown a relationship between low Vitamin D levels and depression.
In addition to the physical benefits, paddle boarding can also be a great way to socialize and connect with others. Many people enjoy paddle boarding with friends and family, which can help to improve social connections and relationships.
Overall, paddle boarding can be a great way to improve mental health. Its combination of physical activity, peaceful surroundings, and connection with nature can help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and improve overall well-being. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and improve your mental well-being.
Research has also shown that as well as physical activity the brain and body also benefit from exercise visualisation so get more health and well being benefits from watching these videos.
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Beautiful, absolutely stunning drone footage. Lovely, tranquil background music, too. Your narration was not only interesting and informative but also peaceful and assuring as well. I feel more relaxed already, and I've not even gotten on a board yet, so you've definitely convinced me.
Thanks 😊 great to hear the positive effects can be experienced through the video ✨
Stunning drone shots and definitely a great exercise for reducing stress and meditation. Hard to beat the beauty of nature
Nature is very healing - we are lucky to be able to visit such beautiful places. Thanks for your comments 🏄♀️
What a very helpful video and topic, highlighting the tremendous benefits people can get from paddleboarding.
Thanks - I think it’s important to bring awareness to what we can do for self help from a prevention point of view. Awareness of things we can do to unplug is a valuable tool 😊
Beautiful scenery and the information is very useful. I agree that being outside and doing something on the water are great.
It’s so peaceful when it’s calm water and weather ✨🏄♀️
Very interesting to learn this. Besides that, the drone footage is simply stunning. Perhaps we should get ourselves a couple of paddle boards as there are quite a few nice places here. Very nicely done video! 😄👍🏄♀
Try are such a great way to explore snd give you a whole new perspective. Thanks for your nice feedback 😊
It help watching it . I want too live on a paddle board .
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hey, what kind of mic do you use for your videos ?
It’s a rode lapel mic not sure which model but I think this is the latest version of it rode.com/en/microphones/mobile/smartlav-plus