Whats the best Diet and excessive program to get back into surfing shape?

Question

I have just been out of the water too long and have put on a small amount of extra weight like 15-20 lbs over the last 4 years and wanna get back into shape and into the water.

Answer 1

Start walking about 2 miles a day (12 a week); the beach is an especially good place to run/walk (if you have a walkable stretch) or boardwalk and stay on the firm sand, very good cardio.

Eat grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, small portions of pasta or lean meat. See if you can limit starches and sodium and avoid eating late at night. And try to stay under 2,000 calories a day, until you reach your desired weight. Drinking a glass of water before meals may lessen your appetite as well.

Also consider a meal replacement supplement such as Spirutien, available at most local health food stores, 1-2 times a day.

Answer 2

I've been there myself, mate. Moved to London 2 years ago, so I only get to surf like every 6 months or so when I go on holiday somewhere.

First time I went to Morocco was after 6 months out of the water and drinking beer in London pubs and eating junk - Yeah - I feel your pain. Man did I strugggle.

Now when I have a surf trip planned, I start swimming 2 or 3 times a week for 6 weeks beforehand and it helps sooooooo much. I just do a 1000meter freestyle swim against the clock, so I'm always pushing myself. I couldn't swim 1km of freestyle at first, so I just built up to it over a couple of weeks 5x 100m with a break in between, then 3x200m then 4x 200m, then 2x400m, then 750m in one go, and then 1000m! It took me about 27min to swim the 1km the first time, but now I can do it in 18.5min and I feel stronger in the water than when I lived in Oz and surfed every week. Even if I stop for 3 months, I can still jump back in the pool and do it in under 20min, so it seems to have a lasting effect, but that's probably technique, more than fitness, but still....

Diet-wise, just eat a balanced diet, but try not to have too many carbs in the evening (ie bread, rice, pasta) - make dinner just meat and veg and not a massive size, just medium. Have carbs for lunch instead. I find when I do that in combination with laying off the alchohol, i feel slimmer around the guts in a matter of a week or 2

Answer 3

Just go surf. That will get you into shape for surfing.

Answer 4

Getting into the water will get you in shape. You can just swim if your not ready to surf. You'll need cardio endurance and strong abs  to surf, so run and do crunches if you don't want to or can't get into water right now.

Answer 5

Community pools, neighbors, or schools would be a good start.

My oldest son was on the varsity team in high school, and whenever he slipped out of shape, he would watch his eating habits, sleep, etc.

Good luck. Wish you the best.

Answer 6

Running would make you have more stamina. Best diet of grains and meat, without the fat. Lots of vegetables.

Answer 7

Since surfing is a water sport swimming is by the far most effective training tool for fitness.  Exercises such as pilates, balance balls, Indo Board,  yoga, etc will help you get your core strong again and work on your balance.

Go to surfline and look in the who Knows section under Health I think.  There are some great swim training routines there.  You could also join a gym and have the trainer give you some tips or just go out and get some DVDs such as the Yoga for Surfers series or Surfitness.