If you aren't the meditative type, you may not have tuned in to the recent buzz about mindfulness, but you don't have to be a Buddhist to recognize the benefits. How great would this be?

Surfers are particularly prone to sprains, strains, and dislocations in the shoulders, neck, lower back, knees and ankles. Fortunately, much can be done to prevent these injuries simply by keeping these areas strong and flexible. Yoga has a focus on building strength, flexibility and balance—a perfect complement to key skills needed out on the water.

Most people don’t understand why or how this works, the different types of protein in the shakes, or gym nutrition in general. Let’s take a look at what goes into making a protein shake the right choice for you!

Keeping your paddle strong is largely about keeping your shoulder strength and mobility optimal. When the shoulder girdle is unrestricted in its movement and is properly stabilized, you are able to catch more waves because your stroke is stronger.

Paddle board fitness is a way to use your paddle board to get exercise as an alternative to traditional exercising methods. There are a multitude of ways to get exercise on your SUP besides just paddling.

Paddle board yoga is the practice of doing yoga on a stand up paddle board. With the explosion in popularity of stand up paddle boarding over the past decade, paddle board yoga has also grown in popularity.

At Tower, we like to live differently, and a big part of that is practicing a holistic approach to health and well-being, and putting passion and happiness above all else. We consciously strive to find oneness within ourselves and the world around us and to create and foster a community of like-minded friends.

Getting fit doesn’t have to be a difficult affair. All you have to do is start wherever you are and commence making small changes, one step at a time.

Whether you are already close to where you want to be, or want to begin that awesome journey, you also want to be able to spend what precious free time you have being in the great outdoors. We understand you!

Whether you’re a low-impact regular runner, or you use running to push yourself to new limits, these high-tech tools could help you stay motivated, track your progress, and even improve your form to avoid injury.