Are you sick of your gym routine? Then why not take your workout to the water. Stand up paddle boarding is a great way to get in shape and enjoy the Michigan lakes.
"Stand up paddling is a cross between kayaking and surfing and, I don't know, walking on water, let's say," explained Linda Brown. "You get yourself popped up and strong core, bring the paddle up and into the water and you're ready to go."
I met up with Brown at Sylvan Lake. She is the owner and instructor of Paddle the Mitten.
"I always require a safety and instructional class first, lesson first, and then after that, I do what we call guided tours," Brown explained. "A lot of the times this is a very social sport, so we just go out and have a good time."
"It's such a great workout and not only for a workout in disguise, but it can be anything from social to peace and quite and relaxation, and so it's very inviting to women."
Wind and waves can cause issues when you're out on the water.
"The best conditions are usually in the morning because it's like glass out, and usually towards the end of the evening is a great time to go out. You can see the sunrise or you can see the sunset."
Bring out your inner Hawaiian and try something new. For more information, visit www.paddlethemitten.com.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:23:58 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:18 GMT
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Today at 2 p.m. 100 community leaders, union officials, concerned residents and Northwestern High School Alumni will protest the closure of the high school.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:19:38 GMT
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint. Police are treating the child's death Monday night as suspicious.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:45:43 GMT
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Authorities say a 72-year-old suburban Detroit woman has been arrested after firing a shot from a .38 caliber handgun at her daughter during an argument.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:56 GMT
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
A memorial service is this weekend for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
