Download or read book Advanced Surf Fitness for High Performance Surfing written by Lee Stanbury and published by Orca Publications. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at surfers of all ages and abilities, Advanced Surf Fitness for High Performance Surfing offers a complete training package designed to take your surfing to the next level. The book includes a series of training programs that target the different muscle groups used in surfing, from paddling to all the different maneuvers. The book also includes sections about swimming and cardio regimes, as well as psychology and nutrition. Advanced Surf Fitness for High Performance Surfing is the follow-up to the best-selling Complete Guide to Surf Fitness.
Download or read book Art of Surfing written by Raul Guisado and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and advanced, with the same training and coaching principles of the more established and traditional sports. It has empowered both recreational and competitive surfers to prepare for and catch the best waves. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition—with 160 color photos—covers boards and equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer. Inside you'll find information on: · The basics of boards and other gear, the anatomy of waves, and a review of basic maneuvers · Advanced techniques for everything, from paddling to turning to walking the nose · Basic and advanced exercises for improving flexibility, balance, and stability · Strength-training and power-building routines · Cardiovascular endurance workouts, as well as cross-training options · Tips on performance nutrition, and the latest advances in sports psychology A chapter on surf contests rounds out this coaching and training manual. Let The Art of Surfing help you develop a game plan to boost your physical, technical, and mental performance--and prepare to catch the next wave.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Surf Fitness written by Lee Stanbury and published by Orca Publications. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide To Surf Fitness brings together all the latest knowledge and techniques to offer a complete training program for beginners to pro's. Illustrated with more than 150 annotated photos and inspiring surf images, the guide covers everything from stretching and flexibility exercises to core strength, resistance training and plyometrics. Also covered is the use of exercise equipment such as Swiss balls, Indo boards and Bosu balls as well as a swimming program and tips for young surfers. There’s no need to join a gym as all the exercises can be done at home.
Download or read book The Art of Surfing written by Raul Guisado and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Coach Raul Guisado presents a complete course for beginners and for more experienced surfers ways to improve their technique or expand their repertoire. He covers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to "walking the nose."
Download or read book The Surf Girl Guide To Surf Fitness written by Lee Stanbury and published by Orca Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wish you could catch more waves when you go surfing? Wish you could surf for 90 minutes or more each session? Wish you could improve the power of your manoeuvres and really throw some spray? The Surf Girl Guide To Surf Fitness is a new book aimed at girl surfers of all ages and abilities, from beginner to pro. Illustrated with step-by-step exercises and packed with tips and advice, the book offers a complete training program which will increase your fitness, power and endurance for surfing. Using the latest training techniques, this book covers everything from stretching and flexibility exercises to core strength enhancement and resistance training. Sections on healthy eating, motivation and maintaining fitness are also included, and there's advice about improving balance and flexibility from top yoga and pilates coaches. To keep you energized, there's a selection of quick, healthy and delicious recipes to try out (with quantities given in both US and metric measurements). In the technique section you'll find instructional tips covering fundamentals like popping up, taking off and bottom turning. Cutbacks, top turns and more advanced maneuvers are also fully explained, each with a corresponding specific exercise which will help you turn up the power. The Surf Girl Guide To Surf Fitness will motivate you to improve your surfing, catch more waves, and have more fun. It's like having your own personal surf instructor, lifestyle coach and fitness guru all in one book!
Download or read book Fit to Surf written by Rocky Snyder and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2003-06-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fit to Surf, a cutting-edge surfing-specific fitness guide, supplies surfers of all levels of experience with everything they need to create a personal fitness program that builds strength and endurance, increases balance and coordination, and minimizes the risk of injury. Personal trainer Rocky Snyder--himself an avid surfer with two decades of experience riding the waves--provides easy to-follow, step-by-step instructions supplemented with 60photographs of conditioning exercises that can be performed at home, in the gym, or on the water.
Download or read book Surfing written by Chris Nelson and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowood Sports Guides are the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. These practical, no-nonsense guides will help give you that all important advantage. Fully illustrated with over 150 colour photographs, Surfing - Crowood Sports Guides covers: the history of surfing; choosing and maintaining a board; reading the ocean; skills development; advanced techniques; environmental care and surf contests and careers. This instructional and practical guide is aimed at surfers, surf enthusiasts and surf instructors and is superbly illustrated with 150 full colour photographs.
Download or read book Surf Longer Sup Stronger written by Marc Adams and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a smarter way to Surf and SUP. Surf Longer, SUP Stronger delivers an elixir for every surfer's and standup paddleboarder's life through the delineation of clear methods of proper body mechanics. By detailing specific movement patterns unique to surfing and standup paddleboarding techniques, this book not only improves one's performance while engaged in these water sports, but also illuminates a general plan for improved use of the body and mind. Years of medical practice in neuromusculoskeletal medicine along with over 30 years of surfing experience - including standup paddleboarding in recent years - has provided Dr. Adams with a unique skill set for presenting this exciting program. Combining concepts from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Osteopathy, biomechanics, neurophysiology, meditation, yoga, and the Alexander Technique, this book is the perfect fit for surfers and standup paddleboarders of all ages and all skill levels. These techniques will enable you to use less effort, move more fluidly, create less strain in your joints, and to reconnect to your body's original plan for poise, balance, and health. The Surf Longer, SUP Stronger book presents a clear and easy-to-follow approach. So prepare to "surf" through the pages of this book to learn a revolutionary approach to wellness that will enhance your performance, help you avoid injuries, and allow you to get the maximum enjoyment out of surfing and standup paddleboarding for a lifetime. SurflongerSUPStronger.com
Download or read book The Surfing Handbook written by Ben Marcus and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2010-06-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a beginner trying to get started or an experienced surfer looking to take it to the next level, The Surfing Handbook gives you the tips you need to maximize your performance on the water, with guidance on training and conditioning, technique and style, safety and etiquette, and gear. Written by veteran pro surfing journalist Ben Marcus, this guide is illustrated with instructional photos and drawings, providing step-by-step instructions, background history—as well as stories and tips from legendary surfers and teachers—making this an informative and entertaining guide that will help you to master the waves.
Download or read book COMPLETE GUIDE TO SURFING YOUR BEST VOL written by Nick Carroll and published by . This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Easy Surfing written by Robert Smith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonus Book:100 Fitness Tips How would you like to get out of your comfort zone? Looking for a sport that gives you a real challenge? And we don't mean improving your "golf swing." We're talking about some serious activity. If you answered 'Yes!' then read on. 3 Reasons Why Surfing Might Be For YOU 1. Shooting hoops just doesn't give you that rush any longer. 2. Rock climbing has gotten boring. 3. You'd like to have a year round tan that doesn't require lying in a box! We are serious. The world has shrunk putting prime surfing locations at your beck and call. Can you imagine how great it would be spending time on warm, sunny beaches while there's a blizzard dropping four or five feet of snow on the ground at home? Not only will you have fun doing it, it's a sure bet it will keep you fit and healthy. Right now YOU have an incredible opportunity to learn how to tap into this amazing sport before taking any lifestyle changes. Learn everything you need to know about this sport and see if it's for you. We have the information you need in our compact guide entitled "Easy Surfing" The Best Part Is . . You don't need any special education - You do it yourself with this new guide. It doesn't require much any extreme fitness criteria. Cost is minimal - Once you've discovered what you need to get started you'll find it's not as expensive as you might think. Again, it doesn't take a lot of expertise - Read the guide and you'll have all the knowledge you need to get started. We let you in on all of the secrets and more inside "Easy Surfing" Take a peek inside: Not only will you learn about the history of surfing, you will also learn about vintage surfboards. There are different types of surfboards and "Easy Surfing" explains what they are and how to shop for your first board. Discover the "how-to" of paddling along with surfing etiquette. You'll also learn all about surfboard design and construction and why it is that not all boards are created equal. And that's not all. We also teach you about how to stand, catching the right wave, wetsuits and accessories and much more. Tag: kids surfing, street surfing, surfing, surfing and health, surfing books, surfing essentials, surfing exercise, surfing guide to southern california, surfing history, surfing kids books, surfing usa book
Download or read book Surf Survival written by Andrew Nathanson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three expert physicians/surfers trained in emergency medicine, sports medicine, and family medicine explain everything you need to know to stay safe in the water. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, an SUPer or a bodyboarder, Surf Survival is the only book that every surfer must have in his or her backpack, car, and beach house. This practical handbook explains everything from how to reduce a shoulder dislocation to understanding waves and currents, from how to treat jellyfish stings to how to apply a tourniquet. Whether you are surfing a crowded beach in California or a remote island in Indonesia, be prepared to handle surfing-related emergencies from hypothermia and drowning to wound care and infections. Topics include: • Fitness for surfers • Prevention and rehabilitation of common overuse injuries • Wilderness first aid • Surviving the sun • Surf-travel medicine • Surviving big surf • SUP • Surfer's ear • And much, much more! Written by three expert physician surfers, packed with color photos and illustrations, this is the authoritative medical guide for surfers and watermen.
Download or read book Learn to Surf Advanced Level written by Nigel Potts and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ASI Learn to Surf Advanced level manual provides you information to assist you to perform a range of maneuvers with speed and power, assess surfing conditions, and board knowledge. It is the only learn to surf book to take you to step by step from your current intermediate level to the advanced level, with inside tips you could only learn ......
Download or read book Fluid Surfer written by Michelle Drielsma and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Surf Is Where You Find It written by Gerry Lopez and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing. It presents 38 stories about those who have been influential in the sport — surfing anytime, anywhere, and in any way. Lopez, an innovator in stand-up-paddle (one of the fastest growing water sports in the world), now shares his stories about pioneering that sport. Conveyed in Gerry's unique voice, augmented with photos from his personal collection, this book is a classic for surf enthusiasts everywhere.
Download or read book Longboarder s Start Up written by Doug Werner and published by Tracks Publishing. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design innovations and a new appreciation for the grace and poise of surfing a longer board has lifted the art of longboarding back into the limelight and more importantly, back into the minds of serious surfers who are looking to expand their wave riding experience. The first-half of this guide covers the basics of longboard equipment, wave selection, courtesy, and surfing technique through standing up. The second part gets into intermediate and advanced longboarding skills including: cross-stepping, trimming, turning, turning maneuvers, essential noseriding, and finally, some of the breathtaking tricks that the pros execute so flawlessly. The key points are brought home with a stripped down text and photos featuring some of the best longboard surfers on earth, including Ted Robinson, Colin McPhillips, Jeff Kramer and Mark Stewart.
Download or read book Surfboard Shaping and Glassing written by Steven Daniel Miller and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Surfboard Shaping and Glassing" is the fast and easy way to master the art of designing and building modern, high-performance surfboards. This definitive guide provides detailed and clear instructions along with scores of pictures, charts, and illustrations at every step of the building process. All that is needed to begin creating surfboards are a good attitude and some readily available tools and materials.Drawing on decades of design evolution based on the work of scores of master shapers, the book guides the shaper in choosing the correct shape and measurements needed to tailor the surfboard to a given wave type and surfer. The shaping process is then detailed. Time honored techniques usually handed down from master to apprentice are exposed in detail. It also details the steps needed to permanently seal a shaped surfboard using fiberglass and resin. After fins are added, the result is a complete, high-performance surfboard comparable in quality to even the most expensive brands.
