Don’t Just Do It – Be Specific with Your Training
Don’t just do any exercise during a pandemic; be specific to your needs and goals. While being fit won’t prevent you from catching the virus (I know from experience as I am currently coming out of my 7-day isolation), it does have many other protective effects....
Lockdown Workout
The world has indeed undergone profound changes. In the midst of lockdowns, this online platform has evolved into a haven of sorts. It has become a space where we seek connection, nurture our social and emotional well-being, and strive to make sense of this...
The Physics of Glute Training – Exercise Science of Glutes
Here are a few tips and techniques on glute training that I wish someone had taught me back at Uni. These principles are based on simple physics and have been realized through continual learning and practice in the field. If you are someone who fails to “feel” their...
School of Calisthenics Podcast
In May 2019, I was invited by Tim and Jacko onto their School of Calisthenics podcast to talk all things strength and conditioning for movement, mobility and surfing. In this podcast I touch on topics such as calisthenics and bodyweight training, mobility training,...
When in Doubt, Train the Glutes – A Serious Glute Workout
Your gluteal muscles, the largest in your body, play a pivotal role in various movements, including walking, running, and jumping. Maintaining strong glutes is crucial not only for leg tone and firmness but also for supporting a healthy lower back and overall...
Human First, Surfer Second: 5 Exercise Surf Longevity Routine
In today's ever-evolving world of surfing, the pursuit of excellence pushes boundaries like never before. We’re always looking to be bigger, better, stronger, faster, more powerful and more critical. The once-impossible maneuvers now demanded of a "good surfer" exert...
Kinstretch for Surfers: Optimising Surfing Performance
Many individuals find themselves unprepared for the demands of surfing due to deficiencies in mobility, strength, and motor control exacerbated by modern sedentary lifestyles. Surfing necessitates specific movement capabilities, and when these are lacking, it can lead...
Top 5 Surfing (Wave Riding) Exercises – Surf Strength & Conditioning
Beyond the waves, refining upper spine and hip mobility, trunk rotation, and anti-rotation strength, as well as boosting hip and leg power, are pivotal for enhancing your wave riding prowess. Whether you're a seasoned surfer seeking to elevate your skills or a...
Top 5 Pop-Up Exercises – Surf Strength & Conditioning
Surfing demands more than just riding waves; it requires a finely tuned body capable of executing fluid movements with precision and ease. If you have the foundational requirements of being able to do a pain-free deep squat, push-up and are able to pike your hips up...