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BRITISH CANOEING UPDATE
Following the recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) government announcement regarding new lockdown measures, British Canoeing has today received confirmation that recreational paddling and exercise on the waterways in England is permitted.
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British Canoeing has been in conversations with Sport England, Sport & Recreation Alliance and the waterways authorities over the past few days to present our views and seek clarity for our members and the paddlesport community.
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Guidance issued by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Sport England confirms that recreational paddling is permitted within the government measures so long as you are:
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on your own
with the people you live with (your household)
your support bubble
on your own and with one person from another household – this could be a coach for 1:1 coaching
Children under the age of five, as well as disabled people dependent on care, are not counted towards the limit on two people meeting outside.
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Outdoor exercise limits - There is no limit on the amount of time spent exercising outdoors, or the amount of times per day you can exercise outdoors.
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Travel - You can still travel to exercise outdoors, but where possible we would strongly advise paddlers to paddle locally.
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Coaching - 1:1 coaching/personal training sessions can take place in a public outdoor space, so long as social distancing is maintained.
COACHING WITH COVID
With The Fishers are working closely with relative National Governing Bodies to ensure we have the lasted information regarding COVID.
The great new, with a few minor risk mitigations in place we will have you on the water in no time.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us and discuss your options.
FIVE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS
Being outdoors can reduce your stress levels.
Reduced stress can enhance your ability to be more creative and think in more imaginative ways. When your body is cruising down the river tension and anxiety fall away. Researchers have found that as little as 20-30 mins exposure to nature a day can significantly reduce stress levels.
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Natural light and fresh air can boost your mood.
Sunlight can fill your body and mind with a feeling of well-being. Various studies have shown that exposure to natural light can help improve your mood and improve your self-esteem. Mother Nature’s outdoor playground is the perfect antidote to a blue mood.
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Give your mind a rest.
If you’ve had a tough week at work or with the kids, outdoor activities can let your mind normalize and declutter. Let your body take over and move in ways it hasn’t for quite a while. Just stopping thinking so hard for a few hours can rejuvenate your brain.
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Exercise, anyone?
The runner’s high isn’t a fantasy. Hiking, paddling or running along outdoor trails and rivers can make your body feel revitalized. There’s no need to break speed or endurance records, just moving at a steady pace for a half hour or so can make you feel like you’ve been on vacation. If you have an exercise routine, you perform every morning at home, switch it up. Perform the same routine on the water.
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Help Fight Depression & Anxiety
Many of the most conclusive studies of the effects of nature on our mental health are those surrounding its ability to help depression and anxiety. Researchers have noted that participants who spend time in nature showed less neural activity in the part of the brain associated with depression compared to their urban counterparts.
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How to Get Out There
Once you’ve discovered how much you are benefiting from getting outdoors, make it a regular habit. Take some friends along on your next adventure With Fishers and unlock the possibilities.
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