Is kayaking better than the gym?

jsmoke · 7 Jul 2021 at 08:29

I was thinking of buying a kayak and wondering if it's better than going to the gym ?

jsmoke · 7 Jul 2021 at 08:33

Martynt74 said:
Better in what way?

For an upper body workout.

jsmoke · 29 Aug 2021 at 15:12

AiiR said:
Better for what? Endurance? Muscle growth? General well-being?

If you enjoy kayaking more than the gym, then it will be better for every goal except muscle growth.

The best exercise is the one you enjoy.

Muscle growth would be number one thing.

jsmoke · 31 Aug 2021 at 21:19

shroomz said:
You want muscle growth... So you've picked for you comparison a non-impact cardio sport that covers anything from 80km days on expedition with a laden 18' boat, to white water, to k1, to people pottering on their lake to go fishing? Why OP, why?

Well I have a whitewater boat and can take it on lakes for a hard paddle. Anyway I've already done that and it is good for strengthening your upper body but doesn't beat weights.