SUPtheworkout

I’m so grateful Malena and I bumped into each other… It was meant to be! SUPtheWorkout is such a fun way to get in shape and also learn the proper body mechanics for one of the most popular outdoor sports: PaddleBoarding!
After just a few classes my strength & endurance has kicked up a few notches.
The unlimited one month package is the perfect gift to yourself and includes both indoor/​outdoor classes.
Being out on the water racing, making new friends, and also getting «zen» by doing yoga, meditation and Pilates on the boards is the best way to stay balanced: mind, body and Soul.
I totally recommend this to everyone.
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I had never heard of this workout before, but I’m so glad a friend told me about it. I went a couple weekends ago with a group of people and learned proper techniques for stand-​up paddle boarding. The machines themselves are cool because it requires balancing, so you engage your core and legs to stabilize yourself. While not the same as being on a board in the water, you get a sense for the real thing while in a comfortable indoor setting.
I also thought I was going to use my upper body a lot and be exhausted, but I quickly learned it’s all about the legs and core. You use your back and arms as a follow through!
I was 5 months pregnant when I took the class (now 6 months), and some might think that’s crazy, but I’m into fitness and new experiences.
The owner was our instructor, and she was very detailed in proper form, especially for us «newbies.» I plan on going back next weekend with a couple of friends. So, if you’re looking to mix up your workout routine and try something different, then I highly recommend trying SUP the workout.

This place is interesting… I’m a classpass member and so my first class I took here (and the last) was «FirstClass». It’s basically an introductory course to the whole concept of indoor paddle boarding. I had figured it was going to be an awesome workout because paddle boarding itself is INTENSE. Was it an awesome workout? Yes, BUT, it’s not for everyone because it’s very easy to injure yourself. They advertise it as being low impact but just because a workout has low impact doesn’t mean it’s easier or better. Also, the instructor was not only 30 minutes late to the class but she was also pretty mean. When at first I wasn’t understanding the movement she kind of laughed and made me feel stupid, reiterating how amazing my fiancé was and how fast he was going and how slow I was, which I didn’t appreciate. If this was just the first class I can’t even imagine what the other regular classes are like.
I actually injured my shoulders from just one class because if you do a position wrong, you mess up your whole body. The fact that I could barely do the class and I got injured and it was just the introduction class, I knew I couldn’t go back. I’m in shape enough to do most types of workouts, so it wasn’t my fitness level, this type of workout just requires way too much thought into every little movement and it’s frustrating. Unless of course you’re a regular paddle boarder, then that’s a different story because obviously you’ll love it.
I definitely won’t be coming back. This place is the first out of all of the class pass gyms that I’ve been to that I give a bad rating to.

SUPheworkout is one of the best workouts I have ever done, is an overall body workout, I used all my muscles, legas, back arms core all and it is also a cardio and endurance workout. The most amazing thing that I learned proper form out of the water, how to paddle on the Ergometer and after 5 classes I was able to paddle in the water and not fall at all. I truly recommend it, it is for all ages and fitness levels, and since there is no impact, it is a great for people that have knees or any joint problem, you will absolutely love it!

When I became engaged, that was finally the kick in the pants I needed to whip my lazy butt into shape. So glad I met Melina and her SUP workout! SUP = Stand Up Paddleboarding and believe me, it IS a workout. A total-​body workout!
Melina’s classes combine paddling on stationary indoor boards with various cross-​training activities including the rope, dumbbell swings, push-​ups, pull-​ups, and many more things… you will NOT get bored, believe me!
Class sizes are small which is great as it allows for lots of one-​on-​one interaction. Melina will make sure your form is correct while you’re working out, and she’s a very encouraging motivator as well. Also, you can either buy unlimited monthly passes or packages which really bring the price down.
Paddleboarding is «in» right now, and it’s an amazing workout, but if you don’t know what you’re doing before getting on a board in the actual water, not only will you fall overboard (a LOT), you will become frustrated and possibly even injure yourself. So try SUPtheworkout on indoor boards first! Melina will teach you everything you need to know before getting out on the water (in addition to paddling the gym, she has outdoor classes too).
If you’re looking for a unique and effective workout, look no further… thanks to Melina and SUP, I’m totally gonna rock my wedding dress. ;-)