Florida is a beautiful place with beautiful water. Relaxing on the beach and enjoying the view sounds great, but the water can call you for something a little more adventurous. It makes sense that you’ll want to go out into it and experience the waves. There are plenty of water activities that you and your family, no matter what age you are. Here are a few ideas.
Paddle Boarding
Paddle boarding is a fun activity that you can do with just a paddle board. You lay on the board and move your arms in a swimming motion to propel yourself around. It’s essentially what surfers do as they’re going out to catch a wave. For people who have good balance, there is a standing version of paddle boarding where you use an oar to row yourself. According to Bitter End Provisions, paddle boarding is not only fun, but also provides great health benefits, it’s a lot easier than surfing, and it’s a great activity for the whole family to enjoy.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is a great activity for the adventurous person. It’s so popular that over eight million Americans participate in snorkeling each year. One great benefit for vacationers is that it doesn’t require a lot of gear. You just need a snorkel, a mask, and fins. With snorkeling, you stay close to the surface of the water, but you still get to enjoy all the interesting and beautiful marine life underwater. While you’re having fun, you’re also increasing your stamina, improving your breathing, and getting a good cardiovascular workout. According to SKFitLife, snorkeling is a great way to get in shape while vacationing.
Water Skiing
If you’re a person with good balance and coordination, then water skiing could be in your future. Water skiing is just what it sounds like – skiing on water. You hold on to a rope extended from the back of a boat and the boat pulls you across the water. It’s a very thrilling activity as long as it’s performed safely. Make sure you always wear a life jacket and you only water ski with an experienced boat operator.
No one goes to Florida on vacation without enjoying the water. You can take it a little further than simply walking along the beach. These activities above are great for staying fit while having fun with the family. Give them a try. You’ll be glad you did!
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