<p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">It’s been a little over two years into the pandemic and some of us question why we still feel tired. Why is it that some days, we just don’t have the energy to pursue our New Year’s resolutions? Why do we feel like we can’t stick to a routine? The questions are endless, but the truth is: none of us are alone in feeling that way.</span></p> <p data-slate-node="element"> </p> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">Daily, our bodies are met with uncertainty, trauma, and what </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/well/worry-burnout-covid.html" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">The New York Times</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> reports as “worry burnout.” The adaptation to new routines, and old measures comes at a hefty cost to our mental health, as our bodies become accustomed to change. Nonetheless, pandemic fatigue doesn’t have to have the final say, and your </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">stand up paddle board</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> is a great medium to help combat that.</span></p> <div data-slate-node="element" data-slate-void="true"> <div><img src="https://f.shgcdn.com/5b8ca758-3b58-4926-b7fd-040501b7176a/" alt="" class="Element__StyledImage-m15k5b-0 ceYaRy"></div> <div data-slate-spacer="true"><span data-slate-node="text"></span></div> </div> <h2 data-slate-node="element" class="Element__H2-m15k5b-4 kWQVYi"><span data-slate-node="text">PANDEMIC FATIGUE: WHAT IS IT?</span></h2> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">When it comes to pandemic fatigue, it’s important to understand that our bodies all experience change differently. </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/well/worry-burnout-covid.html" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">The New York Times also cites</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> that there are physiological effects on our bodies as we confront stress, such as: spikes in cortisol levels, chronic exhaustion and fatigue, and higher levels of anxiety and depression. When our bodies sustain these symptoms for long, it leads to a greater sense of fatigue. Unfortunately, a lot of our bodies, whether impacted directly by COVID or not, have had to carry a lot of these stressors, and it’s led to what is called “</span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/how-to-deal-with-coronavirus-burnout-and-pandemic-fatigue" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">pandemic fatigue.</span></a><span data-slate-node="text">”</span></p> <div data-slate-node="element" data-slate-void="true"> <div><img src="https://f.shgcdn.com/e3dd306b-eb6a-46dd-96fa-a670a668ec38/" alt="" class="Element__StyledImage-m15k5b-0 ceYaRy"></div> <div data-slate-spacer="true"><span data-slate-node="text"></span></div> </div> <h2 data-slate-node="element" class="Element__H2-m15k5b-4 kWQVYi"><span data-slate-node="text">HOW YOUR SUP CAN HELP</span></h2> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">We’re big advocates of having a balance between mind, body, and soul, and that means caring for our health in more ways than one. Some of the ways we as a team here at ISLE have worked to combat pandemic fatigue is through the use of our SUPs. As our bodies carry heavy thoughts, strenuous body aches, and anxiety, we’re thankful our oceans let us leave it all behind on the water.</span></p> <p data-slate-node="element"> </p> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">One of the ways you can leave this built up exhaustion on the water, is by letting your body release the stress via exercise, no matter how low or high intensity that may be. One of our favorite ways is by challenging ourselves to paddle a new distance, paddle faster than a record time, or by racing a friend with one of our touring paddle boards. The </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/voyager-wood/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">Voyager</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> is our best-selling touring stand up paddle board, and the </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/inflatables/explorer/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">Explorer</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> is our highest-performing iSUP, both perfect for traveling long distances.</span></p> <div data-slate-node="element" data-slate-void="true"> <div><img src="https://f.shgcdn.com/0f83b4b5-c507-4704-b37d-2fbfc335b795/" alt="" class="Element__StyledImage-m15k5b-0 ceYaRy"></div> <div data-slate-spacer="true"><span data-slate-node="text"></span></div> </div> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">For a different kind of workout, and even for relaxing the mind, yoga is a great option, and you can do it on your SUP! The </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/inflatables/scout-isup/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">Scout</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> is one of our best-recommendations for yoga as it has a full-length traction pad, which is great for trying out new and known poses alike.</span></p> <p data-slate-node="element"> </p> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"></span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/post-pandemic-exhaustion-may-be-affecting-you-more-than-you-realize#Why-many-of-us-are-feeling-exhausted" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">Healthline reports</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> that pandemic fatigue also comes from wanting to socialize too quickly after periods of isolation, quarantine, or from simply following social distancing measures during COVID spikes. This back and forth between being able to socialize and not being able to is a hard adjustment for our bodies to take in. </span></p> <div data-slate-node="element" data-slate-void="true"> <div><img src="https://f.shgcdn.com/34491f06-22ad-4e0b-a457-c8dfdbfd7663/" alt="" class="Element__StyledImage-m15k5b-0 ceYaRy"></div> <div data-slate-spacer="true"><span data-slate-node="text"></span></div> </div> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">We recommend taking a paddle out with a friend, or a group of friends, to ease your body into a comfortable balance, so that rigid changes in socialization don’t lead to exhaustion. Our </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/inflatables/megalodon/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">Megalodon board</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> has a capacity of 650 – 1050 pounds depending on which size you choose, and is the perfect inflatable paddle board to carry you, your friends, family, and even pets, all at the same time! </span></p> <p data-slate-node="element"> </p> <p data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text">Another way to use your SUP in your daily routine is by integrating exercise. Experts at Healthline note that there are many </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">benefits to exercise</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> such as: weight loss, building muscle and bone strength, increased energy levels, reduced risk of chronic disease, and even increased brain health and memory among other benefits. With your SUP alone, there are many </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/blog/stand-up-paddle-boards-that-work-for-every-type-of-fitness/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">fitness activities you can integrate into your routine</span></a><span data-slate-node="text"> to reach your health and wellness goals. You can try SUP yoga, SUP surfing, SUP fishing, a distance paddle, and strength training, starting off with small goals, and then going up from there.</span></p> <div data-slate-node="element" data-slate-void="true"> <div><img src="https://f.shgcdn.com/9442daf5-df83-4b3d-9c0d-b387a4fe6fb1/" alt="" class="Element__StyledImage-m15k5b-0 ceYaRy"></div> <div data-slate-spacer="true"><span data-slate-node="text"></span></div> </div> <h2 data-slate-node="element" class="Element__H2-m15k5b-4 kWQVYi"><span data-slate-node="text">GOODBYE FATIGUE</span></h2> <p data-slate-node="element" 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data-slate-node="text">So, whether you choose to meditate, learn a new yoga pose, try touring on a SUP for the first time, or simply want to hang out with friends and family, a stand up paddle board is a great way to put your overall health first, and put pandemic fatigue behind you. Obviously, </span><a data-slate-node="element" data-slate-inline="true" href="https://www.islesurfandsup.com/blog/what-covid-taught-us-this-past-year/" class="Element__A-m15k5b-9 cUfKJA"><span data-slate-node="text">COVID taught us a lot in the past few years</span></a><span data-slate-node="text">, and we’d never want to lose the good things we’ve learned, but even then, it’s hard for our bodies to process all that has happened in such short amounts of time. So be gracious to your body, and know that pandemic fatigue, as tired as it has made us feel, is not the end of our adventurous days.</span></p>