by michelle | Apr 23, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Surf Mobility, Surf Performance
When we get better at surfing, we get worse at basic human movement. And as interest in surfing grows worldwide, more and more people are pursuing competitive surfing as a professional career. That, in turn, is pushing the sport to new levels of high performance. The...
by michelle | Feb 21, 2017 | Health and Lifestyle, Surf Performance
Whether you have a bintang belly that has blown out of control, stored too many moroccan tagines, developed lazy office eating habits or have just found surfing alone is not helping you stay in shape (perhaps you do not have the luxury of surfing as much as you would...
by michelle | Sep 13, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Surf Mobility, Surf Performance
If you want to look graceful, sharp and stylish in the surf, as well as avoid surfing injuries down the track, get friendly with a surf specific mobility routine. There are many factors and reasons for reduced joint range of motion in surfers, only one of which is...
by michelle | Aug 19, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Surf Performance, Surf Strength
FITNESS ON THE ROAD | KEEPING YOU SURF FIT To ensure your adventures don’t sabotage all the hard work you’ve been doing in the gym at home, here are some ideas on how to keep (or become) fit, strong and lean while abroad. 1. Apart from surfing, choose as many...
by michelle | Jul 1, 2015 | Glute Strength, Surf Performance, Surf Strength
Squatting is a key movement which is optimal for human function. Many gyms have Smith machines, leg presses and hack squat machines that attempt to deliver the benefits of the real thing. But, there’s no replacement for the free squat performed with body weight or a...
by michelle | Jun 29, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Surf Performance
This blog post is about the effects of stress on surf performance, health and fitness. It covers why you may be stressed, consciously or subconsciously and how the world is set up to support your stress. This post is also about how diet affects your bowel, how your...
