Learn how mindset, fitness, board choice, and technique can speed up your surfing progression. Whether you're a beginner struggling to catch waves or an intermediate surfer looking to level up, this podcast reveals the four fundamentals that hold back improvement.
Key Topics:
Pro Surfer Mindset Secrets
Paddle Endurance Training
Choosing the Right Surfboard
Technique Optimization
Mental Performance Strategies
Perfect for surfers of all levels who want to:
Develop a winning mindset
Improve physical fitness
Choose better equipment
Master advanced techniques
(1:30) Mindset of a Pro Surfer
(3:45) Prioritizing Health: Sleep, Nutrition, Training
(5:30) Investing in Knowledge and Experience
(6:45) Setting Small, Achievable Goals
(10:01) Long-Term Progress vs. Short-Term Expectations
(12:30) Rewarding Effort, Not Just Results
(13:45) Optimizing for Fun and Community
(16:14) Paddle Endurance and Strength Training
(17:10) Specific Surf Training Techniques
(19:30) Combining Training with Surfing Schedules
(22:15) Board Choice Mistakes
(24:30) Importance of Testing Different Boards
(26:30) Understanding Board Volume and Shape
(27:15) Technique: Focusing on Turn Setup
(29:30) Concentrating on Single Goals in a Surf Session
(31:45) Video Analysis for Technique Improvement
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Website: https://iampepijn.nl
Online coaching program - Surf Academy Pro: https://www.surfacademypro.com/