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Clayton Beatty BSc Flexibility is often overlooked, but very underrated when it comes to surfing. Tight muscles will always increase the risk of injury for surfers. When you get beaten heavily by a wave, your body often gets tossed around and contorted into all different positions. When you have a strong and flexible body, you are better equipped to take these beatings and remain injury free. Stretching is also important after surfing as it aids in muscle recovery, meaning you can get back out in the surf feeling refreshed & energized, not tired & sore. Here
are some stretches you can do to improve your flexibility and reduce the
risk of injury. Perform
these stretches every day as well as before and after a surfing session.
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Only hold the stretch to the point of
tension, not pain.
This will stretch your hamstring muscles down the back of your thigh as
well as your lower back. Sit with one leg out straight and the other leg
tucked in, then lean your chest towards your knee and hold.
Upper
Back Stretch The muscles of the upper back (particularly your
Lats) tend to get overused from paddling. This stretch will help keep these
muscles in good condition. From a standing position, reach one hand over
your head and run the other hand down the side of your leg until you feel
the stretch down the side of your back.
For
a complete functional training program designed specifically for surfers,
which includes training for core strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness,
upper & lower body strength and flexibility, visit www.totalsurfingfitness.com. Clayton Beatty is the fitness expert
behind TotalSurfingFitness.com, a
website dedicated to functional training for surfers. Clayton
holds a BSc Degree in Human Movement, is a Certified Fitness Trainer and
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