Here at fit2surf we are looking to help surfing GB and all surf coaches, we have created a surfing strength and conditioning workshop which we hope will change the way people surf in the UK.

The course is for surf coaches, but if you’re interested in the workshop there may be a place for you, just drop us a line at info@fit2surf.com

Surfing GB

Surfing GB is the successor to The British Surfing Association (BSA) which was founded in 1966 to promote the sport of surfing and represent the interests of all surfers in Great Britain and the Channel Islands.

Formed towards the end of 2010, Surfing GB is building on the strengths of the past NGB and working to a brighter future for surfing in the UK.

The Workshop

Surfing GB has just launched a new “Surfing Strength and Conditioning” workshop in association with Lee Stanbury, who is the author of the Complete Guide to Surf Fitness, and currently adviser to the u18 British surf team.

This Strength and Conditioning workshop has been created to allow (freelance, commercial and club based) surf coaches an opportunity to gain an insight into exercise techniques that will enhance surf performance at any level, from beginner to professional.

The workshop is a first of many new Surfing GB CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops which will enhance even the most experienced surf coaches CV.

The workshops will be run throughout the year and it is hoped that coaches will then take this new knowledge and integrate it into their surf club or surf school.

Our goal is to make this type of training the norm with junior’s and up and coming surfers, as it is in other countries like Australia and the USA.

In addition to junior surfers gaining more performance skills and strength, it is hoped that free surfers and new surfers alike will have the opportunity to learn new techniques during their coaching session with surf schools being able to offer more informative surf lesson packages.

Lee Stanbury will be assisted during the workshop by Jamie Thomas an experienced surfer himself and a sports science lecturer for Cornwall College.
Surfing GB will be offering free places for nominated members of any Surfing GB registered surf club.

The free placements for surf clubs are endorsed by Surfing GB to help encourage clubs to adopt a better and stronger understanding of strength and fitness which can then be shared amongst club members. The workshop is £90.

Sports specific training
Sports specific training or functional training can play a major role in surfing performance at any level; from a well seeded pro surfer, to a land locked weekend surfer.

Practical surf fitness instruction
During the course the surf coach will gain the practical skills for teaching surfers various exercise types that will enhance a surfer’s fitness and performance.
Warming up and cooling down procedures
Warming up and cooling down can play a major role in surfing not only for performance surfers and competition but for all surfers

Understanding core strength training
The CORE plays a major role in all sporting movements, surfing is no different, and during the workshop the surf coach will learn the importance of core strength training for performance and for all surfers.

Mobility and warming up;
• Basic movement terminology
• Understanding the benefits’ of correct warm up procedures
• Basic body dynamics
Guidance on body movements in relation to surfing performance

Balance training for surfing performance
Correct use of the Indo Board/ the Bosu Balance Trainer/Balance Boards etc.
Basic strength training
Strength training for surfing fitness can fall into many categories, this can mean lifting weights using resistance training aids such as stretch cords, own body weight exercises and Medicine ball training

Injury prevention
During the workshop the surf coach will have an insight on the benefits of functional training and how it can help the surfer stay injury free.

The benefits of Swiss ball training for surfing fitness
The Swiss ball is well know within the global surfing community, it’s highly versatile and can be transported easily.

The uses run far and wide, from core strength training to surfing flexibility sessions, many surfers use them on a regular basis to boost their surfing performance.