Surf Athlete: Surf Training

I recently purchased the perfect pop up and the surf athlete. I am 48 years old and between a crazy travel schedule for work and life in general my surfing has taken a back seat. I recently started surfing more and it was a disaster to say the least. I was extremely inflexible and not surf fit. The pop up I had been getting away with was no longer working and I was getting frustrated. Both of these programs have been such a huge help. I can practice the pop up as well as do workouts where ever I go. When I am back home I can focus on surfing and catching waves instead of just trying to get by hoping to catch whatever I can. The thing I love about the programs is that you can make them work for you. I tried following Chris’ pace but it was way put of shape. By spending more time on certain things I was eventually able to get on pace with the workouts. I feel great and surfing has become something I can’t wait to do.

I have been using the “Surf Strength Coach” program by Cris Mills for the past three years. I was 43 at the time and I noticed my surfing and overall endurance was going in the wrong direction. I found his “Surf Strength Coach” from Facebook. I started following his posts and trying the methods he was sending out prior to buying the program. I enjoyed the tips he was sending out so I then purchased his program. I put in the work by applying what he was teaching into my workouts, my surfing and the mental part of it as well. The results was not overnight, it was not a quick remedy since my surfing or my stamina did not decline overnight. Once I put the program into motion, I started to see results. I contacted Cris on several occasions about question on techniques, form and other issues in which he responded quickly. I feel that he really cares about me improving not only my surfing but by doing that it improved my life. Last August, I booked a solo surf trip to Nicaragua for a week. When I told Cris about it, he gave me the workouts and the tools to go to the next level. His program allowed me to surf that week and beyond without any issues. I paddled over 35 miles (according to my watch that tracks distance, speed, etc.) and surfed multiple times each day. I applied what I learned while down there and surfed just as much as people half my age. I caught so many great waves and the wave of a lifetime down there. I am sure that would not have happened if I did not prepare myself with this program. I have been using his stretching program 2-3 times a week which allows me to stay flexible and continue to ride my short board which I love. I would HIGHLY recommend this program if you want to get results as long as you put in the work you will get what you are looking for! My next purchase will be going on one of his coaching boats trips he sets up for sure.

Cris lays out an easy to follow system for improving and maintaining optimal physical health for more quality time in the surf and in general. As a 45yo fairly new surfer, following Surf Strength Coach (SSC) System has greatly improved my time in the surf through strength training but most importantly through systems of recovery and the understanding of maintaining the muscular structure. My time tending to injuries and missing surf time has greatly reduced and pin pointed to proper action needed to be ready for the next session. In a short period (just 3 weeks) of following Cris’ system not just my understanding of the sport has greatly improved but pain reduction after surf sessions, recovery times, defense against injury even sleep has improved. Now thanks to SSC I don’t miss opportunity when swells come because my body can’t. I can see that this is only the beginning as well, there is so much content within the app and I haven’t even gotten through all the workouts to my optimal level and understanding. I’m excited to see my full potential! Thank you Cris Great App!