I think I just realized an
all encompassing truth about life—it's impossible to be out of
shape and be a surfer at the same time. Most athletes and people who
participate in sports work out on the side to help improve their game
performance, but very few people look at it from the opposite
viewpoint: Why not play a sport as a form of exercise? Get some surf training and go for it. I mean, look at this guy:
That's Andy Iron, a pro
surfer. Now go look at any other surfer. I guarantee they're going to
look just as healthy and ripped.
The biggest problem most
people face with sticking to a workout plan is that, well, it can be
boring. The point where you have to force yourself into the gym
against your will is usually the point that you start thinking about
giving up on your workout routine.
So here's a suggestion: Try
making your workouts more fun. I lived in Costa Rica for a few years
and my favorite thing to do was go surfing on the weekends. I never
really thought about it as a workout, but at the end of the day I was
just as sore as if I had spent the afternoon slamming kettlebells.
And I eventually realized that I was working out. I was just having
so much fun I didn't realize it.
And if you think that
surfing is too hard, keep in mind that it only takes most people a
single day to get the hang of it. It's even easier if you use a surf training program like Surf Coaches.
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