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Rookie need some advice
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:41 pmby rookie
I am an 18y/o female residing in Canada. I've always wanted to learn to surf, but never had the opportunity. Better late than never!
I know that surfing requires a high-ish level of fitness, can anyone provide a training program to prepare me for what's (hopefully) ahead?
Also, has anyone had an experience with surf camps that they can comment on?
All replies are/will be greatly appreciated!!
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:25 pmby isaluteyou
swimming is always a good way to keep fit
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:59 pmby RJD
Yeah swimming and general cardio + yoga + something to get those stomach muscles ready to pop up.
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:48 amby parrysurf
Move to the waves....go surfing as much as you can.
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:51 amby 0wnerer
I think surf camps are really helpful especially if you don't have a lot of surfer friends and/or relatives.
First of all they have foam longboards for you to learn and ease the learning curve. They got instructors who usually know what they're doing, and other students that you can watch and learn from each other. I went to a surf camp and it really helped with the basics but you still need to go to the beach frequently afterwards to get decent, which is what I'm trying to do.
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:07 amby scusurf
Parrysurf is right: The best exercise for surfing is surfing. If you cannot make it out that much, try searching this forum for surf-specific workouts. There are also a couple books/DVDs with programs out there.
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:09 amby surferguy180
i have never been more fit on my whole life since starting crossfit
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>>it has definitely helped my surfing.
everyone should check it out
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:50 amby phillwilson
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Re: Rookie need some advice
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:58 amby imperio59
The website seems free, with videos and articles of various workouts... Maybe click the link before you judge next time philwilson.
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:11 amby drowningbitbybit
imperio59 wrote:The website seems free, with videos and articles of various workouts... Maybe click the link before you judge next time philwilson.
Uh, but websites make money from advertising, which is attracted by number of hits, so clicking on the link is what they want you to do
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:11 amby dougirwin13
Well the Canadian femals seem to be coming out of the woodwork lately
Rookie - I suggest you contact "Mel" and see if you are within an easy-ish distance from each other!
Re: Rookie need some advice
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:16 amby drowningbitbybit
dougirwin13 wrote: see if you are within an easy-ish distance from each other!
They're both in Canada - how far apart can they be?
