5 Exercises to get in Shape for Surfing
- Trinity University Surfing Club
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2022
We propose to do these five exercises regularly after joining TUSC to help improve your fitness and get yourself in peak condition for an impressive surf journey.
Photo by Red Bull
1. Jump squats
Source from Gympion
The jump squat is a bodyweight exercise (a type of jumping exercise) that adds a jump to the traditional squat. With proper form, jump squats help you improve your upper body and thigh strength, allowing you to ride the waves more easily. You can do three sets of 15 reps each day.
2. Turkish get-ups
Source from Men‘s Journal
Turkish get-ups are a compound of small movements that you can perform at a weight that suits you, so this exercise is suitable for all skill levels. Turkish get-ups help you to build core strength and shoulder blade muscle groups, giving you better control of your board while surfing. Just two or three reps on each side added to your routine a few days a week can make a huge impact on your surfing.
3. Swim laps
Photo by Red Bull
Strong swimming skills ensure that you stay safe in the ocean, a skill that is essential for every surfer. Also, swimming is a very effective form of exercise because it combines three important forms of exercise: aerobics, stretching and strength building. Simply staying afloat activates the core muscles of the back and abdomen.
4. Yoga
Source from Everyday Health
There are many similarities between yoga and surfing: upper body strength, hand-eye coordination, balance, agility and patience. Moreover, yoga can help to calm our breathing and mental state, which helps us to stay calm in all situations while surfing.
5. Holding your breath
Source from Bigstock
Holding your breath is an exercise that all water sports require, not only to ensure your safety when doing water sports, but also to build up your lung capacity. All surfers experience falling off their boards and holding your breath will help you avoid choking on the water. Deep breathing, box breathing and breath holding exercises are all techniques that can be practised on land, so they can be practised in everyday life.
References:
Comments