With the next month being the Euro, and then I am gone for the month of July I don’t see much happening on tumblr for me haha, and I can’t see me doing this on my own!
If I can’t find the right person, I will be using my brother as a replacement me for the time being.
Let me know if you’re interested!!
As an avid surfer I thought I would share some of my favourite exercises for surfers who are wanting to improve their performance.
Surfing is one of the hardest sports/activities to learn. At least that’s what I hear. I have no memory of learning to surf since I learnt before I could walk or run basically. I don’t even know how to teach someone because it just comes naturally to me.
Now I’m not saying you can’t do these if you never surf though! Or you can only do these exercises if your surfing- not at all. They will give your abs a workout for sure and improve your balance better than any other sport workouts.
If you have never surfed, before though I would say try it. It is a brutal sport at the beginning, but once you get it. You won’t stop.
And less we start the training.
Training program
Surfing requires strong shoulders and arms for paddling out to the waves. Core strength and balance are also key. If you aren’t in shape, the ocean will eat you up. Same with being a strong swimmer. Mind you you can build being a strong swimmer, you will start in calm waters then build up. I have a few exercises I’m going to share that are my favorite for training. But first and far most is just simple cardio. Swimming is my favorite cardio for surf training. But I will also jog just as much (swimming is really fun though).
Once you are on track for a strong cardio, you can move onto getting your body ready.
The first exercise is called Medicine ball jackknife
Holding a medicine ball with both hands, lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms extended past your head. Tighten your abs and slowly bring your legs and arms up at the same time until your body forms a V. Try to touch the ball to your feet without bending your legs. Build to three sets of 15 reps.
As seen here you can also put it between your legs for a step up.
There are many different variations of this exercise. If you don’t have that core strength it can hurt your back, in which you only want to do one leg at a time, or no medicine ball.
Often confused with the Swiss ball jackknife, which looks like this:
Our next move is Swiss ball pullover
Sit on a Swiss ball with your feet flat on the floor and a medicine ball in your hands. Slide forward on the ball and slowly lie down on it with thighs and torso parallel to the floor. Contract your abs to raise your torso as if you were throwing the ball. Build to three sets of 15.
One of my favorite things about this exercise, is if you can find a stone wall, or some thing to throw the ball at. Actually throw it. Or have someone stand there haha. Seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V69qpniKZYE
Next move is Dumbbell flat rotation push
With a 24 lb dumbbell in each hand, lie flat on your back on a bench. Hold the weights next to your chest, with your palms facing your feet. Quickly press the weights up, extending your arms and rotating your hands to finish with your palms facing inward.
Pretty straight forward, common move. three sets of 15 reps.
Dumbbell Shoulder rotation
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and a 5 lb dumbbell in each hand. Raise your arms out to your sides at shoulder level and beginning moving your hands in slow, controlled circles. Do 20 circles, then switch directions for 20 minutes. Next, drop your arms to your sides and slowly swing your right arm back and over as if you were paddling. Do 20 reps, then repeat with left arm.
Medicine ball coil jump
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold a medicine ball in both hands. Extend your arms so the ball is straight overhead. Bend your knees slightly, then explode upward, bringing your knees up toward your chest as your jump. Try to land softly and spring back up as fast as you can. Build to three sets of 15 reps.
And finally my favorite the Indo board and or Holoholo board
Ask any surfer, they have spent days and days on one of these. I will spend probably about 30 minutes a day or at the end of my workout on it.
A lot of surfing involves your whole body. People do it to clear their mind, because you get out there you focus on that and only that. you forget anything else happening and just surf. Another big portion is eating. When I go out for a surf, I eat probably 5 meals a day. Especially when I get back in I fuel fuel fuel.
There are tons and tons of exercises for surfing. And LOTS to learn. You can even go to a lot of training centers and they will have workouts devoted to surfers. Which is what I do, and it works magic. also really fun.
A great site I use is surfstronger.com
Look into it, and if you need any more information or have a question don’t hesitate to ask!
And one final note: If you are not interested in surfing, or it seems to daunting try stand up paddle boarding. Not only is it a killer workout, it’s really really fun and a great way to enjoy this pretty place.
Happy surfing!
Oh really? That doesn’t surprise me too much since they are such a crazy colour haha. Yeah not gonna lie I went straight to my usual black/greys but thought it was different. And apparently these shorts make asses look great so I was like win win? haha!
Thank ya!
That it is just as hurtful to call someone by their size when they’re too small. Comments like “eat something” “anorexic bitch” Anything like that is just as hurtful as saying someone who is “fat”
Please get it to your heads that whatever you judge someone by, it all is hurtful.
1. Yoga mat
First of all can we all point out how much ab yoga kicks our ass. I get more of a workout out of that than any crunch can do. Anyways most yogis gloat about how amazing yoga is. If you are a regular this mat will seem silly to you really, but if you are new to yoga or just do at home.. this is perfect! 29.99 HERE
2. Stability ball
If you don’t already have a normal one you are crazy. Plain and simple. But now it’s time to get one of these if you don’t know what the heck you’re doing! Or you can just do what I do and use it as a chair or soccer ball because it takes a lot of room. 29.99 HERE
3. Hands free weights
Calling working moms. Okay or not. If you are a homebody and don’t want to go workout, try these. Heck use them while moving your mouse. Strap them onto your wrists or ankles and save time just standing lifting weights. Do you really need more explanation? 19.99 HERE
4. Resistant bands
I am not the biggest fan of resistant bands, probably because when I used them the first time I let it go and it slapped against my boob into my chin.. Anyways.. They do work for other people! There’s tons of exercises you can do with them. Just read the info and don’t listen to me. 14.98 HERE
5. Adjustable dumbbells
Pretty straightforward. Good if you don’t want big heavy weights laying around. I really have never used these, but I’m sure they work like a charm. 69.99 HERE
6. The pilates toning ring
THE MOTHER OF ALL CURSES. I want to burn this thing by the end of pilates class. Seriously though you won’t feel your ass for days. So go buy one! haha! 19.98 HERE
7. Exercise step + straps!
Another thing I really don’t use. (I do work out I swear) If I’m being serious here I would say get a bosu ball with the same thing and you’ll get twice the workout. But I guess it’s the idea that it’s stable. I think the idea is it’s like a fun 70’s dance routine along with it. Something my mom would do for sure. No offense. 49 dollars HERE
8. Hula hoop
You know you want one. One day I’m at the gym and I see some woman using one. I started laughing cause it just looked ridiculous. Anyways I tried it cause I like to make a fool out of myself. These things are weighted! It’s actually a workout. And if you can do those wild things that woman is doing on the box than maybe you should be looking into a new profession. 26-40 Dollars HERE
9. Jump rope
Easily one of the greatest cardio workouts around. I just started this year seriously using one. As in not fooling off trying to do double jumps and twists. I have to stop and catch my breath after using it every time. I recommend this over anything cardio- and weight loss lookers this is one of the best calorie burners if not the best! 5.99 HERE
10. Your body
People look for these magical products that are gonna make them their dream body. And while some of these products will help you do that, your body is the best of all. Your own body weight is free and well yours. Don’t forget to use it.
Hopefully you took this as seriously as I did writing it.
Happy workout!
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Well! Here’s the thing I have TONS. I don’t really have one song that I go to when I want it. Maybe if I have a new favourite song I do. I also don’t want to go through my itunes searching. But I did press random and found 2 for you!
Both are great pump up songs. Lyrics are a big thing for me.
and
I listen to a lot of different music. I don’t share a lot of my secrets when it comes to music haha.
If you tell me what genre you listen to, or send me a song you like. I’ll find you music!
Hope that helps.
