Workouts for Surfers
How to improve your surfing when there is no swell

By Clayton Beatty BSc
www.totalsurfingfitness.com



Wouldn’t you like to be able to surf harder and longer, get more barrels, bust bigger airs and surf with more style? And wouldn’t you like to be able to accomplish this without even getting wet?

Surfing has reached a new level of professionalism in recent years, with pros opting to train harder and smarter in an effort to increase their performance out in the waves.

Mick Fanning’s rise to the top was driven by his dedicated approach to his fitness regime after a debilitating hamstring injury. Taj Burrow has personal trainer (Bra Boy - John Gannon) flown around on tour to keep him in peak physical condition at all times. Obviously fitness training for surfing is becoming more and more important to the top professionals.

So what can the rest of us mere mortals do to improve our surfing ability whilst stuck on dry land?

The secret lies in functional training.  Read the full article here.


Special Screening of "Out There" + Live Auction Wayne Rich Benefit

Don't forget about the Surfrider Foundation of Santa Barbara's presentation of "Out There" + Live Auction this coming Wednesday at the Lobero Theatre.  The film screening will begin at 8:00 pm.  Don't miss it!