Kayaking and Calories Hello, I'm the OUTDOOR PROFESSOR from DiscoveringTheOutdoors.com/ Here's your outdoor tip on kayaking and calories. Kayaking is great for connecting with nature. You’ll see things you will never see hiking, biking, or riding in a car or train. You can relax mentally on the water and at the same time physically challenge yourself. And kayaking is a great way to lose weight. If the call of the wild does not draw you to the nearest body of water, kayaking should with its unique upper body strength and aerobic workout that cannot be compared to any workout you can get at home or in the gym. You stimulate your lower back and abdominal muscles as you work your upper back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, and forearms. Just as biking and running are popular sports to burn calories, kayaking will burn calories and provides a unique way to have fun. The American College of Sports Medicine says that enjoying an activity promotes exercise and the resulting weight loss. Acco
