Foundation Training: Generate Power + Expand the Mid Back (18min)
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Top off your surf retreat ready series with two of our favorite Foundation Training Exercises: Woodpecker Rotation and Forward Fold. Woodpecker Rotation teaches you to move and generate power from the hips rather than from the spine, which is exactly what you need when you are making your turns. Forward Fold helps to re-educate the mid back (thoracic spine) to expand. This is an excellent way to reverse what happens when you paddle, extension of the thoracic spine, to prevent overuse injuries.
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Back Mobilization for Surfers (20min)
In this grounding class, Gabrielle guides you through pre-surf back mobility exercises to help you check in with your body and strengthen your mind-body connection. Transition seamlessly into Pilates and Foundation Training-inspired movements designed to loosen your back, improve flexibility, and...
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Back Strengthening (21min)
In part three of our Surf Strong Series: Back, Gabrielle guides you through lower body strengthening exercises designed to protect your back and improve mobility. She then transitions into back-opening stretches and core-focused movements to enhance strength, flexibility, and paddling endurance. ...
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Paddle Stronger + Longer: Weight Trai...
Strength training supports bone health, builds muscle, and protects your joints from injury. This 20 minute weight training class for surfers will help you build muscle in all the right places to become the strongest paddler you can be. Do it at home or at the gym!
Equipment: 1 resistance band, ...
