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Surf Trip Preparation
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Over 50k surfers have implemented, learned, and benefitted from the Surf Athlete App.

1117 Reviews

  1. Mike Ryan

    Mike Ryan (verified owner) –

    Great app and training program

    I am nearly through Phase 1 of the program and I am already noticing huge changes to my surfing and general health. Great variety to the work outs and plenty of additional content to keep you motivated. Looking forward to a taking all of this training and techniques into my Telos surf trip in a couple of months!

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  2. Richard Gary

    Richard Gary (verified owner) –

    Surfing and Feeling Better than Ever!

    Started with the Pop-up program and now on to the Surf Athlete program. Huge improvement in mobility. I’m in my late 30’s surfing smaller boards and bigger waves with more confidence than ever. Highly Recommend!

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  3. Richard

    Richard (verified owner) –

    I feel so much better and can move so much better.

    I’ve only started the surf doa program and am finding it AMAZING!!

    I’ve had some back and neck problems for decades that nothing really helps that much (chiro, PT, accupuncture, foundation work, osteopath, etc etc) while everything offered some relief, I’m finding Surf DOA to be getting to the core issue which is space around the nerves and WOW!

    Just wanted to send a huge thank you!

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  4. Arthur

    Arthur –

    Your inspiration encouraged me!

    Thank you for all your information & technical advice. It’s slowly coming together. My hips are getting better. I think it will take a lot more time but unbelievable results. I haven’t trained for over ten years. I bumped into your stretching programs. I loved it.

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  5. Jonathan Jenkins

    Jonathan Jenkins –

    Great program for all levels

    Perfect programs for any level of Surfer. if you’re willing to put in the work on the land, it will pay huge dividends in the water!

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  6. Mindi Rosser

    Mindi Rosser (verified owner) –

    From stiff bodybuilding physique athlete to mobile developing surfer 🏄‍♀️

    I use a routine from Stretches for Surfers 2.0 every morning to start my day. I wouldn’t have it any other way, as my mobility and strength in various ranges of motion have improved significantly since I started.

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  7. Lorenzo

    Lorenzo –

    Worth putting time into

    The app is very good! just finished the 2 weeks of the program! Will try the 12 week one and see what happens! Overall great job!

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  8. Sam Moore

    Sam Moore (verified owner) –

    GAME CHANGER!

    Not only has SSC changed my present – it is changing my future too, as I prepare for much longer surfing and getting back to the most enjoyable thing I have ever done.

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  9. Alex Jarman

    Alex Jarman –

    The App is SOLID and very impressive! Super stoked to the contents.

    I’m blown away by the app, your knowledge, the exercises, and your holistic/applicable approach to this all. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time. So so grateful that I found your stuff. I see you’re based in Bali. Take care, and please keep the content, workouts, and knowledge comin’. Phenomenal!

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  10. Gregory McFall

    Gregory McFall –

    The results are AMAZING! ZERO PAIN!!

    Thank you for the programs.. I am about 6 weeks into the stretches and am virtually pain free. Also, you can see from the pictures I’m improving in my flexibility, hands up and eyes and head focused to my target. Even at 59 years old it’s possible to regain my confidence.

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  11. christianpons

    christianpons (verified owner) –

    All the programs and workout plans are all well designed and thought out

    Living in the middel of Germany so I`m as landlocked as you can be. Training on land (especially surf technique) is a need for me, if I want to make the most of my surftrips.

    I´ve been through the surftraining sucess and streches for surfers program, the carboard surfer and now member of the Ocean Sports Academy. I can say that all the programms and workoutplans are well designed and thought out. Working with The Surfstrength Coach had and still has a huge postive impact on my surfing and my overall health. It really take`s off the brakes.

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  12. David Huuk

    David Huuk –

    Keep up the good work Cris, your knowledge, passion and commitment to what you do is truly admirable.

    What you’re providing the average punter like me with, is a truely valuable resource to help us to enjoy our passion for surfing at a deeper level, and subsequently live a healthier life in the process.

    I’ve been a follower of your posts for probably 8 of the last 10 years, adopting the odd stretch or movement into my (sometimes) daily routine, and found them really beneficial. I appreciate your take on how us humans should be able to keep moving in the way we were designed to. It all makes perfect sense.

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THE JOURNEY
TO BETTER SURFING

My mission is to help you improve your body so you can improve your surfing.

Surfer Path
ABOUT

CRIS MILLS

A full on froth-head

I’ve dedicated my life to helping people with their health, performance, vitality, and ultimately their surfing. Health and Surfing are intimately interwoven. 
My primary intention is to help you improve upon yourself, so that you may not only surf more, but also become more injury resistant to the rigors of surfing and life, and learn how to actively look after yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Cris Mills?
Cris is a full on frother, surf coach, massage therapist, performance coach, trainer, and Chek Practitioner. That’s a lot of titles that basically mean he has incredible insight into the human body and how it relates to surfing, and surfing better!

His professional background pulls from highly integrative approaches to health, rehab, and performance training. This has helped him to see the body, and more importantly, a surfers’ body, from a holistic and interconnected manner, whether that be nutritional, chemical, or mechanical.
Do I need any previous experience?
No matter if you’ve trained in the gym for the last decade, or never lifted a weight before, the Surf Athlete App programs are designed to help YOU improve your movement, confidence, and fitness, so you feel better in the water.
I’m an experienced surfer. Will this be useful?
Experienced surfers are in it for the long haul. If your body can’t move, you can’t surf. If you have any interest in surfing longevity you NEED to prioritise your health and fitness. The Surf Athlete App programs will give you the tools to support your surfing via improved fitness.
What is the format of the programs?
Programs in the app vary in duration and training based on the individual program. Some programs are 6 weeks, some are theory based, while others are 12 week follow along training schedules. All programs are delivered via the Surf Athlete App in an easily structured, and simple to follow format. You’ll be stoked on the training and the results.
How much time do I need to take the programs?
Some of the programs require 6, 8 or 12 weeks to finish. But you can work at your own pace, follow whichever of the programs are of interest to you, and mix and match your training based on your goals and surfing desires.
Do I need any equipment to complete the programs?
A few of the programs require some basic training equipment, while other programs require a surf skateboard, and in some programs you only need your body.

Here’s a list of equipment recommendations and the associated programs.

• Surf Athlete Training
• Perfect Pop Up
• Stretches for Surfers

This link also provides additional information.
Why Is Equipment Required?
There are basic equipment requirements for some training programs, but with these basic tools, you'll be able to train effectively for years to come.

To train efficiently in the movement patterns that carry over to surfing, applied resistance is required. Take paddling, for example, it's a pulling movement, so various forms of pulling need to be trained to develop endurance and durability.

A set of Olympic Rings, elastic resistance bands, or some light kettlebells will allow for a vast array of pulling exercises to ramp up your paddling endurance.

Much of the Rotational Core work requires either an Exercise Ball or Resistance Bands. Developing strength and power for the lower body requires the addition of resistance so a Kettlebell becomes quite beneficial.

Training with weights or resistance won't make you into a meathead or overly bulky. What it will do is help you to develop a stronger and more capable body.

If you don't have all the equipment right away, no worries. For nearly all exercises there are alternative movement options if you don't have that particular piece of equipment.
Can beginners do the program?
Yes! Absolutely!

Beginner surfers will benefit greatly from the technique programs as well as the training. The last thing you want when trying to learn to surf is a body limiting your time in the water!

For those just beginning to train and diving into fitness, no worries! All programs are easily structured, teach you all the details of exercises, and give you exercise progressions or regressions. There is also an amazing community forum to post any questions or considerations you have about any aspects of training and the app.
How is the program delivered to me?
This is a digital program you will access via the Surf Athlete App, which can be downloaded in any app store. It is intended to be used via the app on your mobile device, our web-app which you can access on your desktop or laptop, or accessed on your iPad. You'll register for the Surf Athlete App, given login information, and you can access your program whenever you want, wherever you want. 
Do you offer closed captions or subtitles?
This course comes with carefully proofread subtitles for anyone who can’t hear the audio.

If English isn’t your first language, no problemo! We are currently offer the app's content in Spanish, Portuguese and French
How to Download the Program?
There will be a download button for each video that looks like an arrow pointing downwards.

Note that the download functionality works for the app and the browser ONLY, and we don't give the physical file to have them in video format other than playing it on the web app or mobile app. This is in order to protect intellectual property.

To access the downloaded videos, please go to ''Profile'', then click ''Offline''. All of your downloaded videos are stored there. Deleting is easy as sliding it from right to left on your screen, which will bring up the trash bin option..

Remember, you will always have access to the programs as long as your membership is active. Think about it like Netflix, once you stop paying, you lose access.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
These programs are amazing and deliver results. Yet those results rely on YOU putting in the effort, dedication, and consistency.

We have absolute confidence in our programs, our app, and our products, as we stand behind the countless customer results, and our time tested methods.

Our Surf Athlete PRO subscription comes with a 7 Day Refund Guarantee, and at any time you can cancel, or refund your money. We are more than happy and completely willing to stand behind our guarantee and our programs, we simply leave it in your hands to apply the effort. What can your fitness and surfing become!?
Is it safe to pay by credit card online?
We use advanced encryption and security to protect your payment information. Your private data is never shared with anyone. We can’t even see your credit card details ourselves.

In case you don’t like paying by credit card online, you can also pay with your PayPal account.