Beginner Surfers Overcome Physical Difficulties

Surfing is physically overwhelming for many beginners and Beginner Surfers Overcome Physical Difficulties. Post pandemic, most people have put on weight and lost strength. Too much confinement and lack of movement creates both conditions.

The beginner surfer has to build his whole body. He needs upper body strength best gained with pushups. He needs flexibility best gained with squats and dead lifts. He needs aerobic fitness developed with movement.

Weight Loss is Often Necessary

Weight loss takes a goal and commitment. I put on 15 pounds during the pandemic and then took off 40 pounds. The goal stayed strong in my mind. Reducing calories is necessary and best achieved by selecting foods that have no sugar or white flour and eating lots of protein. Drinking at least 100 oz of water a day accelerates the process.

The aspiring surfer should work on everything at once. He needs a schedule to plan each aspect of body work and a new eating plan. Losing weight and getting strong work together. The surfer should also be practicing the pop up in his living room to build the strength and flexibility that are specific.

Nothing builds surfing strength like getting into the water, so frequent trips are helpful if possible. The surfer who cannot make it to the water often has to cross train just like the professionals.

Get more guidance in my book The 3 Week Plan to create a perfect start that can be continued until you reach your goals.

Read The 3 Week Plan for more details on getting a surf fit program initiated or the book Get Surf Fit.

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