Art of Surfing

Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and advanced, with the same training and coaching principles of the more established and traditional sports. It has empowered both recreational and competitive surfers to prepare for and catch the best waves. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition-with 160 color photos-covers boards and equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer. Inside you'll find information on:

· The basics of boards and other gear, the anatomy of waves, and a review of basic maneuvers
· Advanced techniques for everything, from paddling to turning to walking the nose
· Basic and advanced exercises for improving flexibility, balance, and stability
· Strength-training and power-building routines
· Cardiovascular endurance workouts, as well as cross-training options
· Tips on performance nutrition, and the latest advances in sports psychology

A chapter on surf contests rounds out this coaching and training manual. Let The Art of Surfing help you develop a game plan to boost your physical, technical, and mental performance--and prepare to catch the next wave.


Autorentext
By Raul Guisado

Inhalt
INTRODUCTION Chapter 1THE BASICSSurfing Fundamentals I.A Brief History of Surfing II.The Break ØBecome a Student ØOcean Safety ØWave Formation ØAnatomy of a Wave ØWave Measurement ØWave Shape ØTides ØWind Conditions ØTypes of Breaks ØOther Wave Terms III.Gear ØBoards ØFins ØWetsuits ØOther Equipment ØEquipment Care ØIt's Up to You IV.Respect ØThe Golden Rule of Surf Etiquette ØLocalism ØOut of the Water ØIn the Water ØLine-Ups ØRight of Way ØDropping In ØPaddling Out ØFalling ØWhat We Do In Life V.Surfing 101 ØIntroduction to Surfing Essentials ØBasic Body Position ØPaddling ØPaddling Out ØWaiting for Waves ØCatching Waves ØPopping Up ØTurning ØEnding a Ride ØThe Inevitable Chapter 2CLASSICAdvanced Longboarding ØLongboard Evolution ØAdvantages ØGlide ØLimitations ØAdvanced Paddling ØTechnique ØStyle ØAngling ØTrimming ØTurning ØWalking the Nose ØOther Advanced Maneuvers ØFinal Note Chapter 3SLASHShortboarding ØShortboard History ØOld School vs. New School ØAdvantages ØManeuverability ØLimitations Ø up0Technique ØStyle ØTurning ØManeuvers ØFuture Chapter 4MONSTERSBig-Wave Surfing ØBig-Wave Timeline ØGear ØSubculture ØLocations ØRisks ØLimitations ØTowing-In ØFuture ØA Word to the Wise Chapter 5MANO a MANOCompetition ØContest History ØFormats ØPro Surfing ØJudges ØTechnique ØStyle ØWave Selection ØPriority ØInterference ØHeat Dynamics ØCoaching ØPerspective Chapter 6FUELNutrition ØEnergy ØEnergy Needs ØWeight ØBody Fat and Lean Muscle Mass ØDetermining Body Composition ØHydration ØDiuretics ØSupplements ØHealth Chapter 7GUMBYFlexibility ØImportance ØInjury Prevention ØPopping Up ØGetting Low ØRotation ØBasic Kinesiology ØWhen and How to Stretch ØYoga ØMassage ØStretches ØAs You Age Chapter 8CARDIOAerobic and Anaerobic Fitness ØCardiovascular Demands ØAerobic Capacity ØAnaerobic Endurance ØHow to Improve ØAerobic Interval Training ØAnaerobic Interval Training ØCross Training ØKeep It Fun Chapter 9FAST TWITCHAgility and Quickness ØAgility, Quickness and Surfing ØFast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers ØDrills ØCross Training ØOverall Athleticism s20Chapter 10STABILITYBalance ØDynamic Balance ØBalance and Trunk Stability ØBalance and Joint Stability ØAthletic stance ØKnee Tracking ØStability Training ØBasic Balance Exercises ØAdvanced Dynamic Balance Exercises ØDynamic Balance Strength Training ØVariety Chapter 11HARD CORETrunk Stabilization ØTrunk Stability ØAnatomy of the Trunk ØNeutral Spine ØTransverse Abdominis ØTrunk Strength and Stabilization Exercises ØHard Core for Life Chapter 12RIPPEDStrength Development ØThe Myth ØSport Specificity ØJoint Stability ØStrength Development ØTempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance ØStrength Training Exercises ØVariety Chapter 13BALLISTICPower Development ØExplosiveness ØSport Specificity ØPower Development ØTempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance ØPower Training Exercises ØVariety Chapter 14THE GAME PLANDesigning a Training Program ØThe Objective ØPeriodization ØBe Realistic ØFollow Through ØReassess Chapter 15HEAD GAMESSports Psychology ØPerformance Enhancement ØRelaxation ØConcentration ØImagery ØMental Cross Training ØTraining Logs ØEnd Result GLOSSARY OF SURF LINGO REFERENCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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