Surf Athlete Training Program

Everything you need to stay loose and strong in all the right places to help you achieve the athleticism needed to surf well is in this program. When I first found Cris on youtube years ago, he helped me realize how much mobility I was missing in my entire body. I bought his program back when it was just a downloadable PDF and it was life changing. Turned me into a full on mobility junkie. Once he came out with the app I jumped on it, and have to say it is by far the best surf fitness program you will find. I like that it is equally about strength, mobility and flexibility, and that he doesn’t have you beating your body up to the point where you can’t move. Cris is passionate about what he does, and it shows through all the work that he has put into this program. If you ever get a chance to go on one of his trips, you should do that as well. You will not find a better coaching team anywhere. Thanks Cris for helping me to continually improve my surfing even at 45 years old and after 27 years of surfing. Keep up the good work!

So I’m 49 and my wife is 45. We’re no spring chickens but we both like to think we keep relatively fit and healthy – running, surfing and doing our own thing at home with dumb bells, TRX etc. I also did HIIT or circuit classes a couple of times week at the local gym on the assumption that someone shouting at me to do exercises to the point of organ failure was the kind of motivation required to stay fit. The COVID lock down changed all that. The gym closed and suddenly we were at home, with three kids, a dog and lots of time with zero structure. We needed a regime, a rhythm of training we could slot into to keep us sane during lock down. I’d been dabbling in a bit of Cris’s free YouTube videos and liked the focus on functional surf fitness given surfing is the thing I want to continue progressing at. It all seemed very plausible and well considered. Plus, Cris seemed to know loads of latin terms for obscure body parts I’d never heard of, so for that alone it was worth a go.

We’re now in our final week of the 12 week programme and rate it very highly. The impact to our surfing has been palpable in terms of paddle strength and feeling better equipped in the water. There’s plenty of solid strength work, but also tons of challenging mobility exercises and a comprehensive series of great stretches. You’ll get the sweaty endorphins and the sense of achievement you get from any normal exercise session. But you’ll also come away with the sense that you’re re-wiring things in your body and that you’re more connected in the way you might feel after a yoga session for example. It’s not all fun and games. It’s hard. In fact, during moments of extreme effort I have to confess we may have called Cris some unkind names that may also have included some colourful curse words (sorry Cris, nothing personal, there was no one else around to aim at).

Be patient. You’ll need to devote a bit more time than you might be used to in an exercise session, especially in the early weeks, as you wrap your head and your body around the movements. But it’s worth the time and commitment because it’s clear you’re on a path of progression rather than a treadmill to nowhere.

Good stuff Cris! Thanks a lot. Would be nice to chat sometime. Cheers! Patrick

The Surf Athlete Program and Cardboard Surfer Program have improved so many aspects of my surfing and health, way too many to mention!
Essentially, with commitment and focus (whilst still attending to work and family), Cris has provided the Tools, Technique and Tenacity for me to enhance my surfing to a level well beyond my expectations… My mind surfing is becoming a reality!
I’m approaching 50 years of age and frothing like I’m 15 again!
Highly recommend tapping into Cris’ Surf Strength Coach programs.

I am 63 , have been surfing for 45 years and this program is really working great! Cris knows the fundamentals of how our bodies need to react while out in the water surfing. I cannot surf as much when I was in my 20s and 30s, I own a business and have to drive a lot. This program will get you physically where you need to be in the water, and I am only part way through the routine that Cris puts out. I can see the benefits really quickly, amazing! Thanks Cris for putting this out there, cannot wait to get through the whole program, this coming winter will be ready!!
Kevin M

A super comprehensive and rounded program that is easy to follow and caters for all levels. The work-outs are well rounded and designed for maximum effect and time efficiency. I particularly like the dynamic warm-ups and also use these on rest days with my mobility work. I highly recommend this program to everyone, you will not regret purchasing as it’s such good value for money.

The app is super easy to navigate your way around with the added plus of being able to download the tutorials if your out of reception.
Super stoked with the programme.
I immediately felt progress change going into it for my long term goal and result so i know its worth it.
The level of detail and support individually to tailor it to yourself is like no other.
It targets everything, even if your not just using it for surfing!
Cheers Cris!