Prescribing an Annual Plan for the Competitive Surf Athlete: Optimal Methods and Barriers to Implementation

AS THE SPORT OF SURFING CONTINUES TO GAIN SUPPORT, THE NEED FOR A SOUND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM IS PARAMOUNT. WITH A SEASON LASTING UPWARD OF 8 MONTHS AND TRAVELING ALL OVER THE WORLD, PROGRAMMING FOR THE SPORT OF SURFING QUICKLY BECOMES A CHALLENGE. THEREFORE, THE AIM OF THIS ARTICLE IS T...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2017-12, Vol.39 (6), p.36-45
Main Authors: Bernards, Jake, Blaisdell, Robert, Light, Thaddeus J., Stone, Michael H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Competition
Exercise
Physiology
Surfing
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Summary:AS THE SPORT OF SURFING CONTINUES TO GAIN SUPPORT, THE NEED FOR A SOUND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM IS PARAMOUNT. WITH A SEASON LASTING UPWARD OF 8 MONTHS AND TRAVELING ALL OVER THE WORLD, PROGRAMMING FOR THE SPORT OF SURFING QUICKLY BECOMES A CHALLENGE. THEREFORE, THE AIM OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO PROVIDE A BRIEF INTRODUCTION INTO THE TECHNICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE SPORT BEFORE PROVIDING A DETAILED ANNUAL PLAN THE STRENGTH COACH OR SURF ATHLETE CAN MODIFY FOR THEIR OWN USE.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000335