Surfing is a great sport for staying healthy and fit.  Many San Diego natives use surfing as their primary fitness routine.  But just like any other sport, surfing has the ability to do damage to your body to those who aren’t careful.  So how can you prevent yourself from getting injured?  Keep reading to find the top 3 tips for preventing injuries in surfing.  

1. Stretch

   The best thing you can do to prevent yourself from getting injured is to stretch.  There are a number of stretches you can do to help bring balance and strength to your surfing.  Surf Education Academy leads it’s students through a comprehensive stretching routine which helps prepare the muscles for hours of surfing.

2. Improve your core strength

   While many surfers focus their attention on arm strength for paddling, surfing engages a complex assortment of muscles that need your attention.  Most importantly, core strength can help everything from your endurance and paddling to maneuvers and pop-up.

3. Prevent the wrecking ball

   Beginner surfers make mistakes, and unfortunately the surfing community isn’t always terribly forgiving.  Surf Education Academy works to ensure that it’s students are equipped with the knowledge to be kind and respectful in the water.  The first step: carrying your board properly in the water.  Many surfers are inclined to carry their board in a variety of creative fashions which are unfortunately likely to cause injury to themselves or others once the board is torn from the surfers grasp.  The best way to make sure your board doesn’t become a wrecking ball is to place two hands firmly on the nose and keep the board pressed to your hip.

So what’s the best way to prevent injuries in surfing?  Stay educated and informed.  Beginner surfers are likely to form poor habits and might hurt themselves.  San Diego’s Surf Education Academy’s coaches are well equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure that you stay safe, and prevent injury in the surf.  Of course, before you learn to surf or undertake any new physical activity, we recommend that you consult your healthcare professionals and listen to your body. We don’t intend the content of this blog to replace medical advice.