It was only when Duke Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian now regarded as the father of modern surfing, was Olympic gold medalist in 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, the sport began to gain international fame. Asked about his form and training, Duke proudly introduced surfing to the world. Quickly surf began to be practiced in the United States, especially in California and Australia, becoming very popular among young people.
In the 70's and 80's surfing spreads throughout the world, with professional championships. The major championships are organized by ASP-Association of Surfing Professionals.
When we think of surfing as a sport, there are all the attention to physical fitness. In addition to stretching, and the preparation to prevent muscle damage, aerobic training is essential to address many times through the surf hours and giving powerful strokes to get into the wave.
The balance, of course, is something basic to be on the board, and that is being developed, in particular to perform powerful moves that require the activation of not only the leg muscles, but the hips and arms.
On the other hand, only the fitness is not enough. In particular athlete that you want to join the elite of the surfing must "take care of the head." Control anxiety, and stress of being evaluated and competing with other subjects also prepared physically, requires something more.
Surfing is an aerobic workout while strength, agility and balance. In the mental aspect of surfing has the power to: relaxation of the mind, relieving stress and great fun! ( by Elisa Kozasa ) .....
