How fast beginner surfers progress is a function of several factors. There is no doubt physical aspects of size and condition are factors. Second is ability to learn. A third criteria is courage. Physical Nature of Surfing Surfing is one of the most physical recreational sports. Therefore those who have BMI’s (body mass index) of…
Mastering the surfer pop up consists of knowing the right technique, practicing, and developing the supportive muscles and flexibility to execute. One of the common assertions by my new surf students about a lesson is this is harder than I thought it would be. Surfing is very physical and many new students also say it…
A beginner surfer fitness program is excellent to prepare for a first surf lesson and to continue while building surfing skills and techniques. Surfing is a full body sport and professionals build strength on a continuous program. Beginner Surfer Fitness Beginner fitness can be simple. Flexibility, upper body strength and stamina are three early requirements…
Surfers get lean for many reasons. It is a combination of aerobic and resistance training work outs. Aerobics use fatty acids for fuel and recovery from intense muscle use also incorporates fatty acids for restoring energy, repairing, and rebuilding muscle. The Surfing Exercise Surfers get lean from exercising frequently and allowing rest between exercises for…
Surfing and fitness go together and they are both goals. Surfing creates fitness and fitness makes for better surfers. Most professional surfers cross train out of the water. Creating a Fitness Routine Surfing and fitness can be the foundation of a healthy routine. I personally surf, bike, walk, swim, and train in the gym. Fitness…
Personal training for surfing is complementary for the physical skills necessary to advance. Surfing has specific muscles and demands almost like gymnastics, but certainly like becoming a triathlete. Surfing Has Physical Demands for Beginners You don’t ease into surfing as walking leads to jogging. Even though beginning surfers ride foam waves and big surf boards,…
There are 3 ways to prepare physically for surfing that will make the first lesson or adventure more successful. First is flexibility, second is upper body, and third is aerobics. A fourth would be core, but that is more extensive. Flexibility One of the first issues sedentary people face when learning the surfing pop up…
Adults surf with 3 training steps that are easy to include in a daily routing. Flexibility, upper body strength, and some cardio prepare anyone for surfing. Most adults sit a lot and this tightens up the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. A few things can stretch these muscles. Rolling the fascia in all three with…
Most adults are in condition to surf. At the beginner level there are a few techniques that have to be learned but adults are often better learners than adolescents and young teens. I have taught students 7 to 77 and the 77 year old got up the first time and most times after that. He…
There are three physical surfing requirements that make learning and progressing in surfing easier. You can get in shape before lessons or while learning. 3 Physical Surfing Requirements Each of these three requirements are challenges for people who are not active in full body sports or who lead sedentary lives, like sitting behind desks or…