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Seriously, by far, without a shadow of a doubt, breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day. Anyone that knows me closely, instantly realizes how seriously I take food. Why people don’t take seriously the foods with which they are supplying their own body, to rebuild and repair itself, escapes my understanding. But again, seriously,…
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SIDE-LYING THORACIC MOBILITY ROTATION Yet again, MORE THORACIC MOBILITY! This is a great movement, so use it! In all seriousness, you will benefit from this, your shoulders will benefit from this, and in turn, your surfing will benefit from this. If you’re unsure why this will benefit your shoulders, check out this thoracic spine post. Watch…
The second video in the series of “surfers shoulders”. If you surf, you need to work on thoracic mobility as a pre-requisite for improving your shoulders. If you’ve got crappy shoulders, you’re not gonna have that great of a time in the water. Start using this mobility drill, as well as the exercises from part 1, and…
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WHAT’S IN YOUR GROCERY BAG? I’m often asked what I eat on a daily basis. So today, I stopped at the store, just for some eggs. As usual, I can’t walk out of the grocery store without buying a bit more. Today, 20 bucks worth of simple, quality, healthy, nutritious food. Organic Eggs – great…
Surf Shoulders IF YOU SURF, WATCH THIS VIDEO. Bottom line, as a surfer, your shoulders need to move well, and with the average person’s posture, shoulder mobility just isn’t going to be happening very well. Watch the video To improve shoulder mobility, you MUST first begin to improve thoracic spine mobility. The exercises shown in this video…
This is an easy one. DRINK MORE WATER. If you want to increase your overall performance, get hydrated! According to the Journal of American Dietetics Association (Volume 99, number 2, pages 200-206, 1999), “Dehydration of as little as 2% loss of bodyweight results in impaired physiological and performance responses.” Research has also shown that dehydration…
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A friend recently asked me for a few suggestions for some snacks for people interested in sticking with the Real Food agenda, so I thought I’d share two with you that I’ve found to be pretty good. These snacks are both gluten and dairy free, and are amazingly healthy snacks. But before I give you…
Food For Thought- Surfers Nutrition This is a long and bumpy road my friends, full of bullshit, misdirected corporate marketing, ill-fated media information, and confusion. So where should one start? REAL FOOD!!! Atkins diet, zone diet, sugar busters, paleo diet, south beach diet, grapefruit diet, Fruitarian diet, Cabbage soup diet! That last one is actually a…
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Surfer or Athlete? Power If you’re a surfer, you’re an athlete. You can train to improve your athleticism. You can train to be a better surfer. What makes an athlete? Is a surfer an athlete? How about a kite-surfer, or wakeboarder? What qualifies someone as an athlete, and what specific traits deem someone to be considered athletic? This is…
It is my intention with this blog to provide the most current health information. Ranging from mind/conscious wellness, nutrition, and exercise, all specifically tailored to surfers. I have dedicated my profession to health and wellness, with a primary focus on rehabilitative strength and conditioning. And that professional desire is coupled with my absolute love for…
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