Who needs pills when you’ve got surfing? A group of French doctors and health care providers is prescribing surfing to their patients. And the overall results are quite impressing.
We knew surfing is good for your health. Late Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz had already taught how riding waves could increase our quality of life. As a doctor himself, he recommended surfing to everyone who he met through life … More
How may windsurfers maintain their strength and cardiovascular fitness during on-season? Is windsurfing enough physical activity for preserving our health and fitness?
Windsurfers who feel healthy and fit just before the start of the season need to think about a few things regarding their physical fitness during the on-season.
With family and work obligations, and having to expect that the wind gods give us … More
There are many ways to get fit, especially with all the outdoors have to offer. Off-road cycling is just one of them, and it’s something that anyone can tackle. But before you hit the trail, hit the gym and get those core muscles prepped.
According to expert mountain biker Josh Moberg, a trainer at San Francisco fitness performance facility DIAKADI, mountain biking gives your body a dynamic workout.
“It requires so much eye, hand and body coordination to handle your bike, not to mention … More
The people still drawing parallels between surfers and slackers are few and far between these days — anyone who’s paddled out on a board knows surfing requires powerful upper body and core strength, as well as endurance and skill (and, if you’re Mick Fanning, a mean cross jab couldn’t hurt).
Just ask Paul Norris, the founder of Southern California’s Extreme Athletics, a 2,500-square-foot warehouse stocked with enough workout equipment to make even a Cross Fit addict nervous … More