The outdoor water sport sees a rider stand on a large, floating SUP board and use their paddle to move across the water. Excellent for all ages and great for working on your balance and core strength, stand up paddle boarding is now more accessible than ever.

Unlike many other water sports, it can be practised everywhere from coastlines in the West Country to small canals in cities such as Manchester and London. Put simply, anyone can hop on a stand up paddle board (SUP) and hit the water – regardless of their location! In short, yes. If you’re going to go down the route of an inflatable board, you will need a good pump, a carry bag, the fin (for added stability in the water), a leash to attach the board safely to your leg, and a paddle.Ask yourself whether you'll be paddling on flat water (lakes and calm rivers), touring (long distances in bays and oceans) or if you'd like the flexibility to cover all types of water. Your skill level could also determine the type of board you buy. Inflatable paddle boards are ideal for beginners and often come in wider designs, which newbies prefer. Paddle board’s inflatable drop-stitch construction delivers superior rigidity to reduce flex and support a maximum load of 120kg whilst remaining incredibly lightweight (7.8kg) to easily carry

For beginners and general leisure paddling, inflatable paddle boards offer a few benefits over the narrower hard SUP boards. This is a great all-round, amazing quality board from Red - an exclusively ISUP (Inflatable stand-up paddle board) brand that were the first to revolutionise the market compatible model. When the board is rolled up and stored in its bag it is half the size of all other ISUPS. It's great on flat water and on the sea with small waves. The popularity of paddle boarding continues to rise - and it's easy to see why if you've ever tried it How we chose the best iSUPsBrain fog? Try this super simple way to clear it In honour of National Fitness Day 2023, we spoke to experts about why exercise