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SurfGirl’s Guide To Indonesia
Dreaming of a trip to paradise? Indonesia could be the next destination on your list.
Day 17 – Surf Specific Pilates Flow
This Pilates workout designed for surfer girls uses crunches and plank variations to strengthen your deep core and stabilize the shoulders and hips. By targeting the abdominals, obliques, and scapular stabilizers, you build the control needed for powerful pop-ups and steady paddling. It’s a focused, surf-specific session designed to boost strength, balance, and endurance on the board.
Day 16 – Paddle Faster Workout
DAY 16Paddle Faster WorkoutAboutHow many times have you wished you had a little bit more power in your arms to paddle into waves with more ease and get to your feet faster? Weights are optional but recommended for this 15-minute workout focusing on building a faster...
Day 15 – Yoga Flow for Flexibility
Today we’re focussing on a more relaxed yoga practice for flexibility, which is much needed after all the strenuous workouts.
Does your Beach Need a Water Fountain?
The Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2026 is now open for applications – get a water fountain in your area.
Day 14 – Abs on Fire
DAY 14Abs on FireAboutChallenge yourself and get your abs working hard with this 15 minute workout with personal trainer Heather and feel the burn! Heather’s workout will help you get flat abs and strong muscles to support the spine which helps to reduce back injury...
Day 13 – Surf HIIT
Try this intense HIIT with Heather. For this workout you will need dumbbells (or an alternative like cans) bottle and a mat. Prepare to sweat!
Win a Surf Retreat with Elsewhere Surf Camps
We’ve teamed up with the amazing Elsewhere Surf Camps to offer you the prize of a lifetime.
Day 12 – Upper Body Strength Workout
DAY 12Upper Body Surf Strength & EnergyAboutThis high energy workout with Tee is designed to improve our upper body strength and stamina by continuously working between our energy systems as we would during surfing, to give us that ‘surf stronger confidence’.Try...
Day 11 – Yoga for Surfers
DAY 11Yoga for SurfersAboutThis workout yoga flow by Yaiza Decaudin aims to strengthen the body in a dynamic way while out of the water, focusing on the muscle groups used while surfing. Each practice invites you to tune into your breath, in order to stay calm and...
Day 10 – Core Power Session
A high energy workout with Claire that’s sure to fire up your abs, which is crucial for a strong core.
Day 9 – Paddle Harder & Faster Workout
An energetic combination of exercises to challenge your power and explosive paddling. as well as endurance. This will help you to surf longer and with more power.
Day 8 – Surf Strengthening Yoga
DAY 8Surf Strengthening Yoga FlowAboutStrengthen your shoulder and core muscles with this yoga for surfers workout with Yazia.Try more workouts in this series:For more Premium workouts, go to the workout library:
The Magic of Winter Surfing
Surfing isn’t all about the summer, there’s magic in surfing during the winter months too despite the cold. Read this short story by Hannah Bevan.
Day 7 – Pilates for Surfers
This 15 minute Pilates for Surf workout will fire up your surfing muscles and lubricate your spine improving your paddling, pop-up and balance whilst in the waves.
Day 6 – Surf HIIT
HIIT workouts are ideal for surfers, so get pumped and sweaty, with this energetic HIIT workout with Heather. Let’s go!
Boardmasters Locals Ticket Ballot
Boardmasters announces their Cornwall Residents Day Ticket Ballot for the 2026 Festival, get involved!
2026 Surf Travel Hot List
Welcome to SurfGirl’s 2026 Surf Travel Hotlist. A breakdown of the surf camps we’re loving this year.
Day 5 – Paddle Endurance
oin Tehillah for a workout designed to improve not only your shoulder mobility but also take your dry land paddle training to the next level with a powerful combination of strength and endurance training. You will need some weights for this…
Day 4 – Apres Surf Neck & Shoulder Stretch
Apres Surf Neck & Shoulder StretchAboutThis short neck and shoulder yoga stretch is designed to release the tension that builds up after a surf session. Surfing often engages the shoulders and neck, especially when paddling and manoeuvering on the board,…
Day 3 – Power Pilates Surf Flow
This surf-focused Pilates workout uses lunges, plié squats, and squats to build strength and stability in your legs and hips while also working the arms.
New Year Exercise Snacking
It’s the new year and time to get back into a fitness routine. If it all sounds a bit too much consider exercise snacking, bite size workouts which fits in with your lifestyle.
Day 2 – Flexibility for Surfing
Here we’re focussing on one aspect of surf fitness which is often neglected: flexibility, which is so important for our surf performance.
Day 1 – Quick Energising Flow
DAY 1Quick Energising Morning FlowAboutThis quick morning practice has everything you need to start your day feeling your best. Move fluidly through your own creative variations of cat & cow as you gently wake up your body. Flow with your breath through seated...
You Don’t Belong in the Surf
The line-up is becoming a more inclusive space for female surfers, but there’s still some way to go.
Giving Back Charity Special
Share the love of giving back, there’s so many deserving charities.
From Lativa to Nazare’s Big Wave Surfer
The remarkable journey of Katrina Kruze from Latvia, who started surfing in the autumn of 2020 and took her first wave at Nazare in December 2024. Just amazing stuff!
Feel Good Vinyasa Flow
Chill out with a relaxing vinyasa yoga flow with Jen. This feel good flow will leave you feeling contented and positive.
Surf Strength Session with Tee
Join Tee for this surf-focused workout designed to help you build strength and boost your confidence in the lineup.
Aqua Obscura
A look into master photographer Ben Thouard’s underwater world by Morgan Maassen
TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
WSL TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge is on standby for a potential run day on Saturday, December 13.
Win a Surf Retreat in Morocco
We’ve teamed up with the girls at Three Waves Retreat to give you the chance to win yourself a surf retreat in Morocco.
Boardmasters Foundation
Boardmasters Foundation partners with Cornwall Community Foundation to enhance local impact across the county.
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony set for December 5th.
Tropic Fever – Laura Coviella
Shaking off the chill from Chile’s icy coast, Laura Coviella is chasing warm, glassy tropical waves.
Tips for Surfing During Winter
Here’s some tips for embracing coldwater surfing with a positive mind set this winter.
Pilates Power Flow with Dani: Part III
Try this Pilates Power workout with Dani and keep your energy levels up.
Turbo Charge Workout Programme
This week bringing the energy levels up and we’re focussing on high energy workouts, which is important for surfers for several reasons. High energy workouts help to increase stamina and endurance, essential for paddling for long periods when you don’t want to tire...
Connect to the Ocean and Join The Lineup
Join The Lineup is a community of water-women based in Cornwall – a passionate contingent of local female surfers. An idea born out of the sea, connecting women of the sea.
Boardmasters Reveals First Wave of Artists for 2026
Boardmasters announces first headliners for 2026. Fatboy Slim, Kasabian, Loyle Carner and more will be heading to the Cornish coast next summer.
How to be a Winter Surf Warrior
Get ready for winter surfing and surf more than ever. Here’s some coldwater surf tips.
Bondi Statue Honours Pauline Menczer
Surf champion Pauline Menczer has been immortalised with bronze statue at Bondi Beach.
Dynamic Training Workout Programme
Incorporating Dynamic Training workouts into your regime will help you to develop strength, agility, balance and endurance to improve your performance in the ocean.
Always Towards the Ocean – Short Film Fundraiser
Heartfelt, rebellious and soaked in golden-hour nostalgia, with a distinctly British surf and skate vibe and they’d love for you to be part of it!
Carissa Moore Announces Return to Championship Tour
5X World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and new mum Carissa commits to full-time competition in 2026.
SurfGirl Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? Whether it’s for a surfer, a beach lover, or an adventure seeker, we’ve got you covered.
Beans Means Good Health
Beans are a strong, plant-based source of protein, fibre, iron and vitamins which offer many health benefits.
Surf and Arctic Magic in Lofoten
Discover the magic of coldwater surfing at the Lofoten Islands and join a women’s surf camp.
Changing Lives and Making Waves
At the heart of the Dryrobe® Warmth Project is a powerful commitment to transform business for the greater good.
Cold Waves Movie Night
Forget Netflix, at Premium we’re celebrating coldwater surf films, from the far reaches of the Arctic Circle to Scotland’s North Shore.
SurfGirl Joined Xanadu Surf & Yoga Retreat
Our Travel Editor, Scar, joined Xanadu Retreat for a week. Here she talks to co-founder Ola about island life, community and sustainability.
Surf, Eat, Repeat: A Celebration of Diversity
Interview with Karen Song ahead of her new film showing at London Surf Film Festival at the weekend.
A Week On Moroccan Time
Scar Lee was lucky enough to spend a week in Morocco with Amayour Surf & Yoga. Here’s the lowdown on what she got up to…
How to Prepare for Winter Surfs
Surfing in winter can be challenging and you need more energy to generate body warmth. So it’s essential that you consume enough calories to meet the increased energy demands of coldwater surfing. Check out our nutrition advice at Premium.
London Surf / Film Festival 2025
The line up for this week’s 14th Edition London Surf / Film Festival x Finisterre is looking good, see you there!
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Winter Gear Edit – Seasonal Staples
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Deep Flexibility & The Splits
A yoga flow centered on Hanumanasana, or the splits, is a transformative practice that focuses on deep hip flexibility, hamstring strength, and overall body alignment.
Surf City Munich – Camilla Kemp
Despite being 300 miles from the sea, Munich has become a European surf centre that attracts surfers worldwide to try its unique wave locations.