Surfing offers various forms of practise, and also depends on the types of waves. This ranges from more demanding and “radical” surfing to gentler surfing (long boarding). Whatever type of surfing is involved, it requires a certain amount of physical fitness, especially in stormy seas and on large waves. The most “radical” for of surfing subjects the back to frequent torsion, rotation and flexion movements, and these movements are sudden and violent. Adequate muscle is required to prevent the stresses from resulting in overloads and possible injuries.

SURFING TIPS:

WARMING UP

Warming up prepares the muscles for the effort, preventing possible injuries. If the muscles and tendons are submitted to stresses, overloads and stretching without having been adequately prepared, this could lead to small tears, contractions, etc. Our muscles and fibres could be cold and stiff and we must activate them, warm them up and stretch them in preparation for the effort.

W-WEAR keeps the back and kidneys at an appropriate temperature. As well as supporting the trunk and shoulders, it reduces risks in violent torsion movements.

PROTECTION AGAINST THE WET AND COLD ENVIRONMENT

“Wetsuits” must be used in winter to provide protection from the cold and water.

W-WEAR keeps the back, shoulders and kidneys at an appropriate temperature.

CORRECT POSTURE

A correct posture is required for the correct balance of loads and prevent excessive stresses. Avoid bad posture habits which gradually overload specific zones more each time. The positioning of your feet on the board is very important as it conditions control of the board as well as the rest of your posture. The trunk must be kept upright and balanced or slightly bent backwards, together with the shoulders.

W-WEAR helps maintain a correct and natural position so that your structure can function perfectly, balancing the loads.