by michelle | Apr 23, 2015 | Injury Prevention
Nature is the best playground. There is something pretty darn rewarding about getting physical in nature and surfing is one of those passions. Surfing however can be a risky sport, so expanding your buffer zone can be a good idea. Take off and tube riding are the...
by michelle | Apr 12, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Surfer's Shoulder
Lifting, throwing, punching, wrestling, pulling, paddling, swimming and pressing with gnarly shoulders is a common problem these days. There’s too many causes to list here, but to throw out a few examples we’ve got most people walking around with hunched upper backs,...
by michelle | Apr 10, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Surfer's Knee
Knee problems can stem from a wide range of factors. If you have ruled out any significant trauma or degeneration, this post will make some strong assumptions as to why surfing could be trashing your knees. If you surf and you do have a knee problem, the first strong...
by michelle | Feb 9, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Surf Strength
Surfers in the past generally have not focused on specific strength and conditioning for their sport, with the misperceived idea that strength training will add unnecessary bulk and muscle tightness while restricting their movement and fluidity in the water. Getting...
by michelle | Feb 1, 2015 | Surf Performance, Surf Strength
“Don’t put training ahead of surfing. There’s no training for surfing like surfing itself. Training is mainly a way to prevent injuries while you’re surfing, by building strength in your body. Swimmers can go up and down the pool all day long, but eventually they have...
