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Now that you have learned how to surf and can get to your feet in under 8 seconds, you think you got it all figured out and you might not think there is more to this surfing world? There will always be room for improvement. How? By having a workout for surfing that will help in refining the skills you already possess. Now is the time to take the next step in your surfing progression.
Do not think that surfing stops when you already know how to. Surfing is a lot like skateboarding, it is just that you will be in a very unstable environment and you will need more strength in pulling tricks. A wave 15 feet high is a powerful force to deal with and you will need all the strength you have to ride it. However, if you are a lame, skinny, lazy weakling surfer, can you pull off any tricks you have when the opportunity presents itself? I do not think so my friend. You have got to have the muscles and guts to do it!
It has been known that most professional surfers have a specific workout for surfing that improves a specific area of their game. Come to think of it, even the pros are in to these workouts. So why are you not?
There are other benefits in doing workouts other than improving your strength. One is that will improve your cardio. Which means better stamina in paddling to catch a wave. Another is that it is a great way to loose extra weight that hinders a surfer's agility and flexibility.
The world of surfing is not just being laid back, chugging beer, being cool and such. It involves a lot of work and dedication. Now go find a workout for surfing that will help you in your quest of becoming the complete surfer. Remember, no pain! No gain!
