The Many Muscles Used During a Standup Paddle Stroke A good SUP stroke takes more than just arms. How to exercise and activate the core, shoulders and back muscles to get the most out of your stroke.

If you paddle on just one side of a stand up paddle board, the board will turn to the other side. If you use a different stroke and torque, it can go straight.

The best inflatable paddle boards let you explore and engage your body for hours on end. Here are the models we recommend, based on experience and expert insights.

The local scoop on Alameda SUP in California's Bay Area, straight from our Urban Paddle Guide, presented by SUP ATX.

Good thing you asked, because there definitely is — you can paddle the river on your stand up paddle (SUP) board!