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Kayaking provides significant physical and mental health benefits. Paddling for an hour can burn over 350 calories and builds muscle strength. It is a low-impact activity that gets the heart rate up while being easier on knees than running. Mentally, kayaking reduces stress through exercise and exposure to water and nature. Safety precautions like wearing a personal flotation device and paddling in a group are recommended to fully enjoy the health benefits of kayaking.

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Kayaking provides significant physical and mental health benefits. Paddling for an hour can burn over 350 calories and builds muscle strength. It is a low-impact activity that gets the heart rate up while being easier on knees than running. Mentally, kayaking reduces stress through exercise and exposure to water and nature. Safety precautions like wearing a personal flotation device and paddling in a group are recommended to fully enjoy the health benefits of kayaking.

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Read Text B, and then answer Question 1(f) on the question paper.

Text B: Kayaking is good for your health

Some plunge down waterfalls, others fish from their vessels, but all kayakers have one thing in
common: they all know a thing or two about leading a healthy lifestyle.

Bobbing around in a kayak offers far more than a relaxing way to spend a sunny
afternoon. Kayakers can teach the rest of us lots about leading happier, healthier lives,
and luckily it’s easier to start kayaking than you think.

All of that paddling (and water resistance!) lends itself to a serious workout. Just one
hour of kayaking can burn over 350 calories, depending on how hard you paddle, and 5
builds muscle strength in more areas than just the arms. ‘You can enjoy the benefits
of a full workout far from the confines of a sweaty gym,’ says outdoor-sports expert
Brad Bostrom.

But pick the right vessel. Brad recommends going for a wide boat that you sit on top
of. ‘These boats are much easier to get back in if you flip them over,’ he says. Along 10
with your boat, Brad advises investing in a high-quality, lightweight paddle, which will
make for more efficient movement.

Apparently, the consistent motion of kayaking is a great way to get your heart beating
too (easier on the knees than pounding pavements) and research shows that elite
kayakers actually breathe more efficiently. 15

And there are just as many mental benefits. Whether battling white water rapids or
drifting along with the help of ocean waves, kayaking is a way to de-stress. Exercise
decreases stress by increasing endorphins, bringing athletes to the present moment
and actually lifting moods. A new book, Blue Mind, by Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., shows
that adding water to the equation brings a whole new level of stress-busting. 20

‘Though remember that even the best swimmers can tire quickly in rough or cold water.
Kayakers of all levels should always wear a personal flotation device,’ Brad advises.
‘Paddle in a group too – join a club – it’s safer and a great way to make new friends.’

Time spent outdoors comes with a slew of bonuses, including vitamin D intake from
‘sensible sun exposure’ time. But watch the weather. Finding yourself stranded in a 25
storm isn’t fun. Lightning loves to strike water and wind can create dangerous waves.
It’s always good to check the forecast before heading out.

Overcoming extreme challenges like white-water rapids, or even paddling a longer


distance than you did last time, helps build confidence and positive self-image. ‘There’s
nothing like floating quietly through a forest and surprising a sun-bathing alligator,’ says 30
Brad. ‘I see and learn new things every day’.

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