Paddle Into Fitness started in 2010 with Roxy athlete, ocean lifeguard, aquatic EMT, and yoga and fitness instructor Gillian Gibree.
WPA Paddleboard Certifications, Yoga Alliance SUP Yoga Teacher Trainings, & ACE/NASM SUP Fitness Teacher Trainings
Yoga & Fitness Paddleboards, Aquatic Pool Mats, Online Pool Yoga & Fitness Cert, 12-Week Beginner Online SUP Program, Paddle Girl Gear The first location launched in San Diego with beginner lessons and SUP Yoga & Fitness classes before expanding to Orange County. After training instr
uctors throughout Southern California, Gillian recognized the need to create a quality teacher training program for the public. Paddle Into Fitness began offering Paddleboard and SUP Yoga Certifications approved by Yoga Alliance and the World Paddle Association, along with a SUP Fitness program recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), NASM, CanFitPro, and AFAA. Paddle Into Fitness also provides Master Instructor training, enabling graduates to conduct PIF trainings around the world! In addition to certifications, Paddle Into Fitness has created an inflatable SUP Yoga & Fitness Paddleboard specifically designed for yogis and fitness enthusiasts looking to expand their practice to the ultimate studio or gym of all: the water! Our travel-friendly Paddleboard rolls up into a backpack and can be checked at the airport without incurring oversized luggage fees. Beyond yoga and fitness, the board can be used for SUP adventures of all kinds, including fishing, fitness, whitewater, and small wave surfing. In 2015, Paddle Into Fitness launched Float Into Fitness, featuring a curriculum that teaches yoga and fitness using inflatable mats in a pool setting. This certification is available in both a ‘live’ format and an online format approved for CECs from top fitness organizations. To complement our Float Into Fitness pool training, our rectangular pool fitness mat is ideal for creating fun and challenging workouts in the aquatic environment while adding a fresh twist to your yoga or fitness routine. This system is suitable for both indoor and outdoor pools, enabling gyms, recreation centers, resorts, and athletic clubs to conduct yoga and fitness classes on the water. Paddle Into Fitness also offers lessons for individuals and small private groups in Ventura, California. Activities may include beginner lessons, paddle surfing, SUP Yoga, SUP interval training, and ocean paddling. If you cannot meet with us in person, you can always connect with us online through our Intro to SUP & Beginner 12-Week SUP Fitness Online Training Program. Alternatively, you can represent the brand by wearing our Paddle Girl and Paddle Into Fitness gear. Over the years, Paddle Into Fitness has received outstanding reviews from certification graduates and gained international recognition from numerous media outlets, including a cover and feature article on SUP yoga in Yoga Journal Magazine! Paddle Into Fitness has also been highlighted in Shape, The Huffington Post, Self, Yahoo Sports, San Diego Magazine, Reuters, and Fitness Magazine. Our passion for stand-up paddleboarding, yoga, fitness, and the outdoors is contagious, and we at Paddle Into Fitness are excited for you to learn this life-changing sport and incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle!
08/17/2026
Somewhere along the way, paddling becomes more than something you do.
It’s movement. Adventure. Community. Quiet mornings. Salty hair. New places. And a whole lot of time spent outside. 🏄🏽♀️
This is the paddling lifestyle. Where has your board taken you lately?
07/21/2026
Time for another board meeting 🏄🏽♀️
Ready to turn your love of paddleboarding into something more? Become a certified instructor and learn to confidently teach SUP lessons, SUP Fitness, and SUP Yoga with our comprehensive certification programs. ☀️
07/21/2026
12 weeks can change everything.
Stronger paddling.
Better balance.
More confidence on your board this summer.
The Paddle Challenge is designed to help you stop guessing and start progressing — step by step.
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Progressive
✔ Skill-building
✔ Built for real confidence on the water
Think: Couch to 5K… but for your paddleboard.
DM PADDLE to join the challenge 💪
07/19/2026
Reviews like this never get old. 🩵
When someone tells us the training improved their paddling, gave them confidence to teach, and continues to help them serve their own students—that's the greatest compliment we could receive.
Thank you, Sarah, for taking the time to share your experience. We love watching our instructors grow and bring stand-up paddleboarding to communities across the country.
Here's to many more classes, paddlers, and adventures on the water. 🌊🤙
07/17/2026
You don’t need to spend all summer “trying to get better” at paddleboarding.
You need a plan that helps you build confidence, strength, and skill — step by step.
That’s exactly why we created the 12-Week Paddle Challenge 🌊
Stronger paddling. Better balance. More confidence on your board this summer.
The Paddle Challenge is ~
✔ Beginner-friendly ✔ Progressive ✔ Skill-building ✔ Built for real confidence on the water
Think: Couch to 5K… but for your paddleboard.
DM PADDLE to join the challenge 💪
07/15/2026
This is exactly why we created the 12 Week Paddle Challenge.
Confidence on the board doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through progression, practice, and a plan that actually works. — this is the Couch to 5K of paddleboarding 🌊
From sitting and second-guessing… to standing strong and paddling with confidence.
DM CONFIDENT to learn more.
06/19/2026
Getting comfortable moving your feet on your board will help you gain confidence in turbulent weather. With the blade fully in the water practice taking some steps forward and back and notice the difference!
Want to gain the most confidence and totally shine this summer on your board? Join the 12 week Challenge, a progressive plan to make you the best paddler you can be!
06/16/2026
Want this to be the summer you stop sitting on the sidelines, carrying all the gear, packing all the snacks and keep the spot on the beach??? Then you’ve gotta tap in and let yourself become the paddler you’ve been dreaming about!
Join the Paddle Into Fitness community and start getting confident and strong on your paddle board now!
DM PLAN for more details 🌊☀️✌🏼
06/03/2026
Want to get better at paddle boarding but don’t know where to begin? You’re not alone.
And that’s exactly why Paddle Into Fitness created the 12 Week Paddle Challenge!
Most women don’t need more motivation, they need a clear plan, a community and goals.
Within our 12 Week “couch to 5k” challenge you will get stronger in your hoard with step-by-step workouts that will prove real results!
If you’re done guessing and ready to improve
DM ‘PLAN’ to get started or visit the website(link up top)
05/29/2026
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling confident on your paddleboard… Paddle Into Fitness is here to let you know we have the solution.
Our 12 week Paddle Challenge helps you build skills you need. Week by week, helping you learn how to move better, paddle stronger, and progressively trust yourself on the water.
DM “CHALLENGE” for your guide!
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