The top 10 mental & physical benefits of kitesurfing
Did you know that kitesurfing is very good for your well being?
Those who spend a lot of time already kitesurfing don’t need an article that tells them the benefits of kitesurfing. For those who are thinking of starting kitesurfing, this may be an additional motivation to finally book those first lessons. In this article we highlighted for you the top 10 mental and physical benefits of kitesurfing.
The top 10 mental & physical benefits of kitesurfing
1. Stress reliever
On the water you are one with nature and your kite. No time to worry about other things. No obligations or problems that are chasing you. Just enjoying the silence and nature, having fun and focusing on your kite. It’s like a meditation with nature!
2. Spending more time in nature
Multiple studies confirm that being outside is good for your mental health and has a positive influence on your mood. And also helps to get your immune system stronger.
3. Kitesurfing keeps you fit
Kitesurfing is definitely a full body workout! You will put your core, arms and legs to the test. A few kitesurf sessions per week and you are fitter than ever, while having fun and not suffering at the gym!
4. New friendships with like-minded people
There is no doubt that kitesurfing is a special sport. Have you ever noticed that people these days hardly ever greet each other? Well with kitesurfing you will definitely meet a whole new bunch of people that share the same interests as you!
5. Mindfulness training
When you are out on the water it is very important that you stay in the moment and that you are aware of your surrounding. It’s all about the focus… Focus on your posture, your kite, your hands on your bar, your board and your environment. There is no time for anything else… Only you and your kite floating through the air. You are completely absorbed in the moment.
This form of consciousness has proven health benefits. It is said that people who are more mindful in life feel less pain than others. In addition, it reduces feelings of anxiety and helps to deal with emotions in a different way and improve your memory.
6. Discover new destinations
It won’t take long before you want to visit other kitesurf destinations in the world. Kitesurfing inspires you to travel to destinations that you might not have gone to otherwise. Think for example of famous kitesurf destinations such as Egypt, Cape Town, Cape Verde, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.
And we all know that traveling makes you happier, reduces stress and broadens your horizon.
7. Stronger immune system
Mindfulness and stress reduction automatically improve your immune system. Add to that being a lot outside and in nature, the sun shining on your skin and you have an immune system booster!
8. Improves your balance and concentration
The more boardsports you do, the better you get at it. Kitesurfing improves your balance and coordination noticeably better than many other board sports out there.
9. More self-confidence
Kitesurfing gives you an adrenaline rush. Every step and progress makes you feel like achieving another goal and gives you the feeling that if you can reach this, you can reach everything.
10. Helps you to set and reach goals
Kitesurfing is the kind of sport in which you challenge yourself and set higher goals. Whether the goal is to learn to jump higher or to make your first turns without falling, there is always something to go for. And the feeling when you’ve achieved another goal is priceless!!
So are you convinced yet??