Patrick Moran has always believed in a strong connection between physical and mental fitness. In this presentation, he explains a step-by-step for beginners looking to delve into the rich world of paddle boarding.

1. How To Paddle Board Out In The Ocean
Presentation by Patrick Moran

2. Lauren Gores Ireland
Lifestyle blogger Lauren
Gores Ireland took
photographers out to
Malibu and showed
them exactly how to
paddle board, from the
shore to the waves and
back.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

3. How to Paddle
board out in the
ocean according
to Lauren Gores
Ireland…
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

4. Step 1: Get
Out
Wade out until you’re about knee-
deep in the water. Hop on the
board (placing the paddle over
top), and remain on your knees.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

5. Once there’s a break in the
waves, stand up and begin
paddling.
Note: if you’re a beginner, I
recommend having someone
with experience help you
getting out and returning in.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

6. Step 2: Stand Up
Your feet should be
shoulder-width apart,
while remaining
centered on the board.
Keep your knees slightly
bent.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

7. Place one hand around the
top of the paddle, and the
other about halfway down.
Use your core muscles for
balance, while developing
comfort on the board.
Shift your weight by
moving your hips.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

8. You’ll notice this is
a full-body
workout.
Don’t feel discouraged
if you fall a few times!
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

9. Step 3: Calm
Your Mind
You have to free yourself from
anxiety and allow your body to
adjust to the board.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

10. Push your mind to
not give up on the
challenge.
You’ll feel free, adventurous,
and alive.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

11. Step 4: Stretch & Meditate
A lot of people use
paddle boarding as a
means of temporarily
escaping land to stretch
and meditate.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

12. If the waters are especially
calm, you can move around
on the board to benefit
both your mind and body.
Experienced boarders will
also do yoga while on the
water, before returning to
shore.
Source: http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-paddle-board

13. For more Fitness-related
topics visit Pat Moran’s
website below:
http://patrickmoranfitness.com/

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