Surf Strong
Our Surf Strong Series, led by Gabrielle Cahoon, offers a comprehensive approach to surf-specific fitness. With 20 years of experience in Pilates and Foundation Training, Gabrielle provides targeted exercises to prevent and heal common surfing injuries.
This series includes dedicated three-part routines for common surf overuse injuries:
Part 1: Activates stabilizing muscles around the main muscle group.
Part 2: Builds strength while reinforcing stability.
Part 3: Enhances range of motion, weight transfer, and endurance with global mobilizers. Each 20-minute video is ideal as a warm-up, a workout supplement, or a standalone routine.
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Hips Activation Exercise (15min)
This 15-minute exercise will help you activate and strengthen your hips in preparation for surfing.
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Hip Mobility (23 min)
Break a light sweat in this quick hip mobilization class to keep your hips strong for the surf. Gabrielle will guide you through movements to improve hip rotation for turning your surfboard! Bring your loop band.
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Hip Strength (30 min)
Strengthen your glutes and hip muscles with this 30-minute Hip Strengthening Class for Surfers. Designed to make your pop-up faster, your turns stronger, and help you surf longer. Grab a resistance band, light weights, and heavy weights, and get ready to hit the mat!
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Stabilize & Activate The Knees (7min)
In the first video of our Surf Strong Series, Gabrielle leads us through gentle movements designed to stabilize and activate the muscles around the knee. She emphasizes that the knee is situated between the hip and the ankle, noting that unhealthy patterns in these areas can lead to pain and inju...
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How Hips Affect The Knees (12min)
In this video of Surf Strong Knees, Gabrielle walks us through stabilizing movements that help correct unhealthy hip movement patterns that can affect the knees.
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Knee Activation Exercise (20min)
In the third video of our Surf Strong Series: Knees, Gabrielle guides us through knee activation exercises, starting with a foam roller warm-up and progressing to Foundation Training-inspired movements to strengthen and activate the knee. Try these exercises before your next surf session.
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Shoulder Functionality (22min)
In the first video of our Surf Strong Series: Shoulders, Gabrielle guides surfers through essential shoulder activation exercises that focus on the fascial system and breathwork. By demonstrating the connection between the ribs, shoulders, and spine, Gabrielle emphasizes how your thoracic spine a...
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Shoulder Mobility Exercises (20min)
Focusing on breathwork and Foundation Training, Gabrielle leads you through dynamic shoulder mobility exercises that engage your entire body and emphasize functional movement. These exercises are designed to improve shoulder mobility, paddling efficiency, and flexibility while supporting overall ...
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Shoulder Strengthening (22min)
In the third video of our Surf Strong Series: Shoulders, Gabrielle guides you through targeted shoulder strengthening exercises designed to protect and fortify your shoulder muscles. Drawing inspiration from Pilates and Foundation Training, this hybrid class is tailored to help you prevent should...
