Doing a warm up before you enter the water is crucial. In our previous article we have tried to explain you the benefits and basics of a good pre surfing warm up. Now watch these four videos of a pro surfer warm up: Mick Fanning Taj Burrow Pauline Ado: http://mpora.com/videos/AAdis8f7y9bv
There are many health benefits, both physically and mentally, that can be gained with surfing. It has great benefits for your body and fitness level but it also helps you maintain a healthy mentally state and a positive attitude towards life. Additionally you are enjoying the outdoors, the beach, meeting new people or having fun with your friends. … Read more
If you want to have a healthy lifestyle you should consider what you eat and drink and have some basic knowledge about nutrition and the effects it has on your body. Nowadays there are so many diets, books and opinions about good nutrition that it is hard to separate the health driven advice from the profit … Read more
Most of us do not have a great understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet. There are many different diets, books, companies, professors and scientists that all claim to know the most relevant, most efficient and healthiest manner of eating. Some are worth listening to, but some are just trying to sell their crappy products. In our previous … Read more
Surfing is an intense workout and if you want to perform at your best you need to fuel your body properly. Knowing what you eat before and after you surf is just as important as your performance in the water or the type of board you choose. Your body is the main component you are … Read more
There are many similarities between yoga and surfing. They both tap into a natural flow with you, your body and nature. Yoga gets you in touch with your breathing and your body, while surfing gets you in sync with the rhythm of the waves. In both disciplines you quickly learn that you cannot force a … Read more
It is a myth that surfing is only for kids and teens looking for a thrill and hang out in the sun. Surfing is for all ages, no matter your gender, experience or fitness level. Once you start surfing there is a good chance you would like to surf as long as you physically can. To do … Read more
It makes sense to show your body the gratitude it deserves when surfing for long hours, which pushes your body to the limit. Here are 10 nutrition tips for surfers: 1 FRESH, DRIED OR TINNED FRUIT Fruit basically means quick energy. It is full of natural sugars and it will boost your performance. Use fresh, dried … Read more
Surfer’s ear is in every sense of the word a ‘surfing disease’. It develops inside the ear in response to the stimuli of cold water and the cooling effect of the wind. It means an abnormal bone growth, exostosis, within the ear canal, which can limit your hearing function or make you more prevalent to ear … Read more
Not being able to surf due to a surf injury is probably the worst thing to happen to a surfer when the waves are pumping. Most surfing injuries can be treated very quickly but some last for days or even months. The best thing is to try to avoid injuries altogether. Although you cannot guarantee that … Read more