Kayaking
Oru kayak
The nuisance of kayaking is transportation - a boat several meters in length is not exactly easy to carry around.
Forced to leave his kayak behind when moving to a smaller apartment, one man was inspired when he learn of advancements in origami.
He created the folding Oru Kayak, which solves the size problem by decreasing the boat's bulk, allowing it to easily fit a car trunk.
A kayak a day
Water sports such as kayaking offer sightseeing opportunities as well as being a great way to work out certain parts of the body.
Padding is great for strengthening the upper body and also requires constant twisting of the torso, giving the core some great exercise.
An added bonus is the fact that these motions are all low-impact, which means they are gentler on the body's joints and tissues than running.
Kayaking doesn't just improve the health of the body, though - it also has been shown to relieve stress as well.
With so many benefits, it's a wonder that more people don't head to the closest water to rent a kayak.