Want to work towards being healthier? Travel!

Travel for a healthy life and your own well being. When was the last time you took your inflatable SUP and explored new waters? It may not seem important but we're about to tell you why it may be a priority. Studies have shown that traveling the world isn't only fun and exciting but also highly beneficial. How, you ask. Ample research suggests that it's good for your physical, mental, and emotional health as well.

Why Most People Don't Travel

If you've guessed money, you are right! About 71% of Americans say it's too expensive to leave the country compared to Europeans. For instance, the average resident of the UK has visited 10 countries, Germans have been to at least 8, and the French around 5. What about the Americans? Well, the Americans tend to travel to just 3. In fact, statistics show that 29% of American adults have never been abroad. It's obvious Europe has many neighboring countries which makes it easier to visit other countries but don't let that stop you.

We understand that traveling can be expensive. However, with so many websites that offer great deals nowadays it'll be easier to travel! So why not travel for a healthy life?

Benefits to Consider

1. It helps keep you healthy

People who take vacations at least twice a year and exercise outdoors show a lower risk of heart attacks compared to those who travel every six years or so. Why not take advantage of your inflatable SUP and travel as well as getting some exercise?

2. Travel relieves stress

Vacations in other countries are guaranteed to boost your mood! It has been proven that traveling lowers stress levels dramatically. You will feel the effects even after 3 days back from your trip as reports show people feel less anxious, well rested and in better moods.

3. It enhances your ability adapt

New experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth of thought. It creates an engaging feeling with different cultures and circumstances which makes you more able to adapt, improvise and overall be more creative.

When traveling with your inflatable SUP you should learn the rules and laws of every new place you visit. Find out where locals paddle or partake in water sports. By doing so, you might form new friendships/relationships that didn't seem likely at first.

4. Visiting other places improves happiness

Naturally, people tend to feel happy and a sense of satisfaction by planning a trip. The build up of happiness from taking a vacation is far greater than any material object. This is why others say that life is about experiences and not what you have.

What are you waiting for? Get your bags and iSUP packed and take that trip!

5. Traveling lowers the risk of depression

Work and other daily challenges can take a big toll on your physical and emotional state. Depression on today's society is a major problem and millions of Americans struggle with it. Luckily, traveling and physical activities outdoors help improve general wellness. Those who travel and exercise are less likely to suffer from depression or chronic stress than those who do it a lot less.

There are many reasons a person might be depressed but a sure way to help is to explore new places.

Travel Light, Paddle Big: The NIXY Huntington G5 Compact iSUP

If your style is weekend road trips, flights with just one bag, van life, or exploring new water without the bulk, a compact board changes everything. The NIXY Huntington G5 is built for travel—easy to pack down, easy to store, and ready for spontaneous sessions when you spot a lake, river, or calm coastal cove.

Travel tips & tricks that make paddle trips smoother

• Use “two-bag packing” for faster launches. Keep your must-haves (keys, phone, sunscreen, leash, fin hardware) in one small pouch that never leaves your travel bag. No more digging through everything at the shoreline.
• Bring a tiny rinse kit. Pack a collapsible water bottle or small foldable jug so you can rinse sand/salt off the valve area and fin box before you roll the board. Your bag stays cleaner, your gear lasts longer, and you avoid that “funky travel bag” smell.
• Snap a quick “setup photo” once. Take one photo of your ideal fin/strap placement and where you store small parts. Next trip, you’ll set up faster without rethinking your layout every time.
• Pack a spare fin screw + a mini tool. The smallest part is the easiest to lose in a parking lot or beach sand. A backup screw weighs nothing and can save your whole session.
• Airport/road-trip organization hack. Use compression cubes or a dry bag inside your travel bag to separate wet items from dry ones—especially if you’re packing down and heading straight to the car or hotel.

Something new most travelers don’t think of

Protect your fin box from sand before you pack up. A simple shower cap, small plastic bag, or soft cloth wrapped around the fin box area keeps grit from rubbing during travel. It’s a tiny move that helps your board roll smoother and keeps your setup cleaner on the next session.

NIXY is about the life you lead and the meaning behind it. Grab your NIXY Inflatable Paddle Board and start your travel for a healthy life!

Research studies:
Hostel world Global Traveler Report
Global commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies
U.S. Travel Association
Adam Galinky, professor at Columbia business School.
Cornell Unversity Marshiel Clinic in Wisconsin

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