posted by admin on Oct 9
Surfing is a sport that you can enjoy your entire life. Age does not matter. Surfing, like playing tennis or rounds of golf, can be done well into your 70s or 80s. It all depends on how fit you are.
When most people think of surfing they are not thinking about it as a major form of exercise. Why? Surfing is all about beach culture. It is about being laid-back and chill. The mental outlook and way of life that is cultivated by most surfers is completely different from those hardcore, gym enthusiasts. Needless to say, the workout you get on a surfboard is as good as any routine at the gym.
Swimming is one of the best exercises for the body. Surfing, as it stands to reason, features a great amount of swimming. Paddling, kicking and navigating the surfboard out into the waves takes energy, muscles, and skill. It is a full-body workout. Surfing is also about balance and coordination. Once you use your strength to jump up on the board to catch wave, it is all a matter of balanced footwork and steadiness. Contrary to the laidback lifestyle it cultivates, surfing is truly a rigorous and demanding sport.