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Climbing, archery, mountain hiking, kayaking, surfing, ropes course. Multi-adventure sports are not just the attraction of a camp: they are a full-body workout for the body, coordination and the mind<\/strong>. In this article we look at the specific physical and cognitive benefits of each discipline and where they are practised in the Natuaventura catalogue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why multi-adventure is a whole-body sport<\/h2>\n

Unlike a single sport (football, tennis), multi-adventure engages a wide variety of muscles and movement patterns. A week at a camp might combine climbing, balance at height, paddling, archery, uphill walking and cooperative games. The body learns to coordinate different muscle groups each day, and the mind learns to make quick decisions in changing environments.<\/p>\n

Physical benefits by activity<\/h2>\n
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Climbing \/ climbing wall<\/h3>\n

Works forearm strength, back and core. Improves proprioception, flexibility and movement planning. At Natuaventura: climbing wall at Albergue Sierra Norte, at Alta-Lai (Cuenca) and at the Daroca facility.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Archery<\/h3>\n

Pure concentration, breath control, posture. Activates the shoulder girdle and core. A mental discipline that teaches you to miss and aim again. Practised at all multi-adventure camps in the catalogue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mountain hiking<\/h3>\n

Cardiovascular endurance, strengthening the lower body, regulating effort. Sierra Norte de Madrid, Sierra de Gredos, Casillas de Ranera and Font Roja at Daroca are the settings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Surfing<\/h3>\n

Dynamic balance, trunk control, reading the sea. Intense cardio from paddling and pushing up. A 4-day course (Santander Surf 10 Days) or 5-day course (Fortnight) with an official school on Cantabrian beaches.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ropes course and zip line<\/h3>\n

Balance at height, managing fear, grip strength. Works the whole body. Available at Gredos, Navarredonda, Navatormes, Daroca and Santander Surf Fortnight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kayaking \/ canoeing<\/h3>\n

Works arms, back and core, bilateral coordination, reading the water. At Daroca, river descent by kayak and canoe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cognitive benefits: what the mind trains<\/h2>\n
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Skills developed<\/h3>\n