At SD PERSONAL TRAINER, we love our kayaking outings. However, when talking about canoeing versus kayaking… both are fun, but which one gets you better exercise?While the bottom line of this question is really figuring out which one will get you out to use it more often, there are some physics involved once you get out on the water.
When paddling a canoe, you have more option to relax between strokes and be more secure in the water. Paddling the kayak helps you remain stable so you ware more likely to have a continuous stroke pattern to maintain upright in the water. This means that you will probably by more engaged in continuously in cardiovascular exercise.
A kayak will provide more control as long as you are paddling and also react faster and with more ease in any situation. It also allows for more speed, which can be more difficult while canoeing.
However, the lack of speed in the canoe can lead to other potential benefits – strength.
By the nature of a canoe, you can stow more gear and people than in a kayak. This not only adds weight while you are paddling but, aside from the shape of the canoe, it also causes more drag on the canoe. The more boat that is in the water, the more resistance it will meet. Canoes generally sit wider in the water. While your typical kayak is very light, a heavier canoe will require and build more strength as you paddle through the water.
The bottom line is that both a great exercise and it is best to choose the one that is most accessible to you.
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