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Surf HIIT Workout Programme

Surf HIIT Workout Programme

Surfing requires bursts of high energy output for example during paddling to catch waves and then lower intensity during the waiting period lull. Building up your aerobic endurance will help you to paddle longer without fatigue, and improve your ability to catch more...

Lazer Breathing Dragons

Lazer Breathing Dragons

Surfing legends, Stephanie Gilmore, Mason Ho and Tom Curren on The Search with Rip Curl.

SurfGirl Latest Issue

SurfGirl Latest Issue

The latest issue of the magazine is out now, here’s what’s in it.

Bring the Energy Workout Programme

Bring the Energy Workout Programme

Surfing requires a lot of energy so high-energy workouts are particularly beneficial for surfers because they replicate and enhance the physical demands of the sport. High-energy workouts like HIIT helps with paddling for longer without tiring out, allows you to react to wave more quickly and make fast manoeuvres. Basically it allows you to perform at a higher level, so let’s get to it.

SurfGirl Issue 81 Launch Party!

SurfGirl Issue 81 Launch Party!

2024 has been the most challenging year since we launched back in 2002. That’s why, with our October issue, we felt it was time to celebrate with a party focussing on ‘Women in Surfing’.

Changing Lives Through Surf

Changing Lives Through Surf

Na Kama Kai is a non-profits organisation set up to empower youth in Hawaii through ocean-based education.

New Film: Maya and the Wave

New Film: Maya and the Wave

Maya Gabeira and her story of near drowning at Nazare and then a comeback to becoming the first female surfer honoured with a Guinness World Record.

Rip Curl GromSearch Online Has Begun

Rip Curl GromSearch Online Has Begun

One boy’s and one girl’s video will be selected, and the winners will earn a spot in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. Steph Gilmore is one of the judges.

Surf Focussed Workout Programme

Surf Focussed Workout Programme

Here's a balanced workout program specifically designed to enhance core strength, balance, and arm strength for surfing. This program focuses on functional movements that mimic the demands of surfing, improving your power, endurance, stability, and flexibility....

Progressive Surf HIIT Workout Series

Progressive Surf HIIT Workout Series

This week we have a Progressive Workout Series, which will get harder as you get stronger. 30 minutes of surf-specific muscular strength and endurance training, focusing on challenging and improving our on-land surf fitness, which will have you surfing longer and with more power!

Surfing and Mental Health

Surfing and Mental Health

Last month Evie Johnstone spent a day at a Heads Above The Waves with the focus on the benefits of surfing.

Transform Your Surf Game Workout Programme

Transform Your Surf Game Workout Programme

This week we’re focussing on energetic workouts to challenge you and we’re upping our game to get ready for more solid swells and when you’re surfing outside of your comfort zone.

Beans Means Good Health

Beans Means Good Health

Beans are a strong, plant-based source of protein, fibre, iron and vitamins which offer many health benefits.

SurfGirl Recommends | Autumn

SurfGirl Recommends | Autumn

With only the best essentials to grip the trails, take on the surf, and stay balanced – enjoy our recommended pin drops for yoga, surfing, and coastal path strolls.

Foundations to Surf Workout Programme

Foundations to Surf Workout Programme

Surfing is physically demanding, requiring strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Here we take a look at workouts to help you with your overall fitness and strength for surfing.

September Sessions Workout Programme

September Sessions Workout Programme

It’s September which usually means waves and warmer water so we need to keep up our surf fitness to enable us to surf as much as possible this month. Let’s do it!

Tips: Dealing with Anxiety in the Sea

Tips: Dealing with Anxiety in the Sea

Struggling with fear and anxiety in the surf? Surf Confidence Coach Danni Unway suggests techniques which will help you to calm yourself and how to shift your mindset to bring joy to your surfing.

WSL Finals Lowdown

WSL Finals Lowdown

The 2024 World Champions will be decided at the Lexus WSL Finals at Trestles. Here’s everything you need to know.

Point Of Change / Documentary

Point Of Change / Documentary

Stumbling across the ‘perfect wave’, two surfers start a chain reaction of unintended consequences.

Dynamic Training Workout Programme

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.

Get Strong to Overcome Fear

Get Strong to Overcome Fear

From taking the drop, to paddling out in big surf, here’s how being physically and mentally strong will help you control your fear of surfing.

Absolute Abs

Absolute Abs

25 MINUTES  Absolute Abs A strong core helps stabilize your body, allowing you to move in any direction with proper balance, and preventing falls by supporting your body… a must for surfing! Absolute Abs will set your core on fire as Heather takes you through a series...

Top 6 Après Surf Bars

Top 6 Après Surf Bars

From rustic beach shacks with stunning ocean views to chic, modern venues offering the local catch and cool cocktails, these bars capture the essence of après surf. Hang out with fellow surfers, enjoy live music as the sun sets, or simply soak in the laid-back beach vibes. We’ve handpicked these après-surf spots so you don’t have to.



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