Fit to Surf : The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning Summary and Reviews

Fit to Surf : The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning
by Rocky Snyder

Fit to Surf : The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning
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Author: Rocky Snyder
Brand: Block Surf
Edition: Paperback
Audio: German (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-07-01
ISBN: 0071419535
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

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Book Review: Very useful book
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is great and has helped my surfing and general fitness level alot. The book is split into three sections: Stretching, Strength Building & Endurance Training. Additionally, the book provides example work-out programmes and schedules using the techniques in the book.

The exercise techniques are very well written, easy to follow and the pictures demonstrate correct position. The techniques are divided between those that can be done at home and in the gym. But the book is written such that a full workout can be done at home without additional equipment.

The only slightly weak area is the endurance training because it isn't as detailed as the stretching and strength building sections. However, this isn't really a problem because, as the book says, the best way to build endurance is to get out and paddle.

So in conclusion, great book, I feel like a steam-boat paddling around and it's definately helped my technique because I feel much more supple. On a side note, it's also good as a general fitness book and my wife (who doesn't surf) uses it too.

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