Water Sports - Five Reasons Why Bodyboarding Is A Great Sport
February 5th, 2010 by alexis2796THE LEARNING CURVE FOR BEGINNERS IS VERY LOW
First timers can go out and have fun their very first time. Even if all you are doing is riding the “whitewash” from a wave that has already broken, the sensation of being propelled towards the shore can be exhilarating in and of itself for someone who is new to the ocean.
“NATURAL” FORM OF EXERCISE
Physical activity gets the blood flowing. Being outdoors, interacting with nature and harnessing its power and directing it with your own strength to travel at light speed across the ocean is much more fulfilling than working out in a gym or swimming in a pool.
YOU SET YOUR OWN LIMITS
Bodyboarding can be as challenging of a water sport as you want to make it. You may be comfortable riding soft, easy waves or you may want to push your limits by riding larger, more powerful waves. You may be happy enjoying the rush of surfing full speed across a long, lined up wave or you may want to push your own limits by performing critical direction changes or acrobatic maneuvers either on the wave or by using its force to project you into the air above the wave.
NEGATIVE IONS
The crashing surf creates negative ions in the air. Negative ions increase blood flow to the brain, which can in turn give you an energy boost, enhance your mood, and help relieve stress.
CLEANSING OF THE MIND
When you are riding waves, your body reacts to your mind and your mind is focused only on the ocean. The troubles of everyday life are momentarily forgotten and can help clear the mind and reduce stress.
So what are you waiting for? If you are looking for a water sport with lower cost and easier learning curve than surfing then bodyboarding may be right for you. Beg for, borrow, rent (but don’t steal) bodyboard and go catch some waves!