Summer is here, the bikini figure has to be restored and with it the motivation to do sports is growing again. With this good weather, it’s almost not worth going to the gym – it’s much better to combine sport and nature.
If you want to exercise and enjoy nature, try paddling. And with a special kind of paddling, namely with dragon boat races. The Chinese recognized very early on that this way of paddling is not just for locomotion, but is a sport that brings people together. And after some initial difficulties, the dragon boat race has now also established itself in Germany.
Depending on the type of boat, between ten and fifty paddlers sit together. Experts believe that paddling a certain distance with a clear goal in mind strengthens self-confidence and, above all, team spirit. Also important is the boat’s drummer, who cheers and motivates the team during the race. But that’s not all this water sport has to offer. Because it not only promotes a sense of community, it is also really good for your health. Correct paddling strengthens both the shoulders and the back. In addition, scientists even found out that the rhythmic movements and the slight exertion can counteract the lymph gland problems, especially in women with breast cancer. Therefore, the organization “Pink Paddlers” was founded for the first time in Canada in 2006, according to which many health institutes orient themselves today. But this sport is also great for healthy people, whether young or old, paddling is for everyone.
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Here are a few teams in your region
Die SelberDrachen in Hamburg
A team for hobby paddlers who want to share nature in Hamburg with fun and friendly people. In 2012 SelberDrachen celebrate their 10th anniversary. Founded back then by editors of the magazine SelberMachen, a wide variety of people have now come together. Sönke Knickrehm – team captain and good soul of SelberDrachen – has been with us for eight years with a lot of energy and even more enthusiasm.
Die SPREE SISTERS Berlin
If you don’t like being in the same boat as the stronger sex, but still want to compete, you can join the all-women’s team in Berlin. But we’re not talking about the weaker sex here: The women of the SPREE SISTERS Berlin have already mastered many national and international races.
The 1st Ulm Dragon Boat Club
This association was founded in 2004. With a lot of social commitment, its members are particularly committed to helping children in need. They should experience a piece of joie de vivre through dragon boating .
