I have looked at loads of different websites for information about fitness for surfers and there are some interesting products for sale and very specific stretches but I dont really go for that suff. I believe that regular surfing on its own is a great way to stay in shape and there are some additional things that you can help to further increase your fitness. What do you want to achieve? – Be able to surf for longer, maybe increase your strength and hopefully improve your balance.
I used to find getting out to the break a bit of an effort, once I reached it I would find myself lying on my board and panting like a dog. This was probably due to my overall fitness and for me the best solution was to run. Running is cheap, it gets you outdoors and it is great for your endurance whilst surfing. Running will improve your core muscles and also strengthen your legs. There is no top tips for running except try copying kids as they seem to love it!
The other fitness tip for surfers is yoga, yoga is a fantastic way to increase your flexibility and strengthen your core – Which is essential for surfing. Yoga will also help your balance and posture (when not surfing). I am no Yoga expert but I found a neat video that is pretty good.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any suggestions!
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