Surf Athlete Training Program

Proven, Step-by-Step Program for Better, Faster, & More Durable Surfing

Radically increase Your Wave Count. Because Running Out Of Fuel When It’s Firing Sucks

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Is Your Body Holding Back Your Surf Progression?

Would a stronger & more flexible body help you to enjoy your time in the ocean?

Your fitness and health is ultimately the foundation for your surfing. So ask yourself these questions: When you get in the ocean, how does your body feel? Are you fluid, strong, and powerful? Or flailing, out of breath, and frustrated? Gassed out arms and breath? A low back that’s pissed from 30 minutes of paddling? That sounds damn frustrating. The art and skill of surfing can’t be built upon a body that is stiff, weak, overweight, and unhealthy. If that sounds like your surfing and your body, you ARE LIMITING your surfing, and YOU CAN fix that.

Radically Enhance Your Surfing by Improving Your Body

  • Move Fluidly, Athletically, & Powerfully.

    Build dynamic strength & endurance that carries over to your movement in the ocean.

  • Train using Professionally Designed Workouts.

    Follow routines so you truly benefit & improve like a surfer needs to.

  • Build a stronger and More mobile Body

    Improved endurance, shoulder health, dynamic flexibility, core strength, so you’re not limited in the surf.

Discover a Surf-Specific Training Program that Builds “Surf Athleticism

Enhance Your Surfing & Unlock Your Potential by Building a Body That Has Endless Endurance and Surfs Powerfully

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  • Surf fluidly, and powerfully without bodily restrictions.
  • Spend more time in the water and catch more waves!
  • Proven powerful exercise deliver noticeable results in less time

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COURSE CONTENT

WHAT’S IN THE PROGRAM?

12 Weeks of Simple & Effective Training to Support Your Surfing

PHASE 1

  • Phase 1

    Intro

    1:06 min
  • Malibu

    Fundamental Surf Movement Patterns

    31:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Weligama

    Fundamental Surf Patterns & Mobility

    31:45 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Malibu

    Fundamental Surf Movement Patterns

    31:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Weligama

    Fundamental Surf Patterns & Mobility

    36:25 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Malibu

    Fundamental Surf Movement Patterns

    41:40 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Weligama

    Fundamental Surf Patterns & Mobility

    40:45 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Malibu

    Fundamental Surf Movement Patterns

    39:15 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min
  • Weligama

    Fundamental Surf Patterns & Mobility

    42:20 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:20 min

PHASE 2

  • Phase 2

    Intro

    0:47 min
  • Hollow Tree's

    Surf Strength Movement Development

    28:25 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Margaret River

    Functional Surf Movement

    32:30 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Hollow Tree's

    Surf Strength Movement Development

    29:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Margaret River

    Functional Surf Movement

    35:15 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Hollow Tree's

    Surf Strength Movement Development

    38:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Margaret River

    Functional Surf Movement

    44:40 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Hollow Tree's

    Surf Strength Movement Development

    42:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min
  • Margaret River

    Functional Surf Movement

    47:35 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:40 min

PHASE 3

  • Phase 3

    Intro

    1:34 min
  • Uluwatu

    Dynamic Surf Movement

    36:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Pipeline

    Surf Power Development

    29:55 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Uluwatu

    Dynamic Surf Movement

    39:30 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Pipeline

    Surf Power Development

    31:35 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Uluwatu

    Dynamic Surf Movement

    41:40 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Pipeline

    Surf Power Development

    35:20 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Uluwatu

    Dynamic Surf Movement

    44:50 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min
  • Pipeline

    Surf Power Development

    37:45 min
  • Cardio Day

    00:00 min
  • Recovery Day

    40:55 min

BONUS

  • Foundation Training Fundamentals

    28:57 min
  • Foundation Training Follow Along

    22:26 min
  • Paddling Workout

    Smooth

    24:50 min
  • Paddling Workout

    Hard

    35:35 min
  • Paddling Theory 101

    23:44 min
  • CARS Full Body Routine

    Controlled Articular Rotations

    23:40 min
  • CARS Full Body Quick Routine

    16:49 min
  • Welcome!

    The Froth Starts Here

    3:26 min
  • Get Started

    Must Watch First

    12:18 min
  • How To Shorten Workouts

    6:54 min
  • How To Alter Your Training Schedule

    7:00 min
  • Breath Work

    Intro

    1:51 min
  • Change Your Physical & Mental State

    4:50 min
  • Diaphragmatic Breath

    8:53 min
  • Open Up Your Lungs & Ribs

    5:40 min
  • Box Breathing

    6:49 min
  • co2 Tolerance Test

    142 protocol

    9:59 min
  • Urge to Breathe

    11:44 min
  • Bohr Effect

    2:59 min
  • Wonka Tables

    12:55 min
  • Burpee Holds

    13:47 min
  • Breath Meditation

    14:45 min
  • Dynamic Flow

    Phase 1

    17:36 min
  • Dynamic Flow

    Phase 2

    20:12 min
  • Dynamic Flow

    Phase 3

    19:52 min
  • Nutrition Intro

    Get Started

    2:47 min
  • Nutrition: Getting Started

    9:41 min
  • Nutrition

    Lesson 1

    29:00 min
  • Nutrition

    Lesson 2

    37:24 min
  • Nutrition

    Lesson 3

    51:03 min

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  1. Brett

    Brett S >50

    Brett

    Program is keeping me focused and motivated towards my goal
    of continued improvement with my surfing by making sure I work on flexibility, strength and mobility!

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  2. andrewmorgan34

    Great Program

    andrewmorgan34

    I have been using the Surf Athlete program for number of years which in itself is a good recommendation as I have started and stopped on a number of fitness regimes.
    Its flexibility and progressions are a perfect fit for my timetable. No need for expensive equipment and great range of exercises working the whole body, improving mobility and strength so I can keep surfing. After finishing each session with recovery breathing you are relaxed and ready to go.
    Thanks Cris

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  3. Erik Isakson

    the best

    Erik Isakson

    got me back in to surf life

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  4. Jefferson

    highly recommend this to any level surfer out there!

    Jefferson

    I can’t tell you enough how this program has made me a more of a confident surfer and better yet, I’m able to understand and push maneuvers that I thought were never possible. I highly recommend this to any level surfer out there!

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  5. Diego

    Diego

    Estoy realizando el programa de surf atletas y aunque tan solo vaya por la tercera semana de la fase uno, me ha sido de gran ayuda la recuperación de mis sesiones de surf, siempre tenia la espalda cargada con muchas contracturas y el dia de recuperación ha sido un antes y un después, solo por eso ha merecido la pena.

    Gracias Cris!!!

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  6. Paul Prendergast

    rehab and surfing stronger

    Paul Prendergast

    I have done the routine many times and built other routines. feel strong. thanks for the details in your programs.

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  7. Edgar Chua

    good foundation for your surfing!

    Edgar Chua

    I feel more flexible and stronger in the water than ever. after hurting my back and injuring my shoulder from Crossfit I didn’t expect as simple as the surf athlete workouts would improve my fitness in surf but it did! im lighter and more agile in the surf. no joint pains and very flexible. i highly recommend the perfect popup, surf skate and surf athlete program as good foundations for your surfing! or for just overall fitness/health. The knowledge that cris shares is very good. yiw!

    ig: stok.ed

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  8. or benatia

    best app ever

    or benatia

    chris thanks for all the social media info as well.

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  9. Silvia Keller

    Best fitness program out there

    Silvia Keller

    I’ve done both the Surf Athlete and Body Weight programs and can honestly say these are some of the best programs out there. I’m 42 and a mom and I’ve been surfing for over 20 years, but lately I get to surf a hand full of times a year. I did almost no surfing all last year and just came back from a Fiji vacation having scored some of the best waves of my life. I was paddling and surfing better than I ever have with zero prep other than Cris’s workouts. Moreover, before I started the workouts my back and hips hurt all the time, I had zero strength in my arms, and I was tired all the time. My body and my health are completely changed and I can finally enjoy playing with my kid not to mention rip on my short board. Highly, highly recommend these programs.

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  10. Scott

    I’ve never felt more confident in the water or on land…

    Scott

    I’m about 2 weeks out from finishing the surf athlete program and I can honestly say that this was exactly what I hoped it would be. I’m a former D1 college athlete, getting back into surfing after a long (almost 10 year) hiatus. My paddle strength/endurance was pretty much gone, and nagging injuries and chronic pain impeded my mobility and flexibility…after a few months working this program and surfing (or snowboarding) pretty much every week, the improvements in overall fitness, flexibility, and my actual surfing have drastically improved. Cris’ approach is scales well and applies to more than just surfing. He really breaks things down from the beginning so that you can get to where you want to be from any starting point…whether you’re a “de-trained” athlete like myself or a beginner surfer who’s never stepped foot in a gym. The movements and exercises really go far beyond just surfing. I would highly recommend the program to anyone that wants to level up in the gym and and in the water. Big ups to Cris for putting together such a bad*ss program.

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  11. Heidi Lewis

    Not just a workout

    Heidi Lewis

    I love how this program is teaching me more about movement and stretch, not just strength. A great combo of strength, cardio and stretch.

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  12. Steph Corleone

    Steph Corleone

    Very good program. It’s a solid training for surfers

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What you Get

  • Phase 1

    Fundamental Surf Patterns And Mobility

    Build Fitness That Supports Your Surfing This is your introduction to true “surf-fitness”. Drills to improve your fluid mobility, Cardio to build your Endurance Engine, Workouts that Develop Dynamic Strength. This is Movement, Training, and Fitness Designed Specifically for Surfers.

  • Phase 2

    Develop Surf Movement Strength & Body Function

    Challenging and shockingly effective strength, flexibility, and endurance workouts. Develop higher intensity cardio and endurance for heavier surf sessions and never gassing out. Build flexibility to new levels of fluid movement & Surfing. Strength Development that is tailored for surfers that need to be quick, coordinated, agile, and fit. Enhanced durability for longevity in the surf.

  • Phase 3

    Dynamic Movements & Surf Power Development

    This is professional level training that you’ve accessed through smart, efficient, and well planned progression. As soon as you feel the first workout, you’ll immediately know why you’ve trained to get here! This IS training for surf performance. This is how you’ll train for the REST of your life. This is training that prepares you for the rigors of surfing and endless fun in the ocean.

Get 2 Free Bonus Programs When You Start Today

  • FREE Bonus #1: BREATH WORK

    Learn Breath Work that could literally save your life—boost focus, calm your heart, build confidence in heavy surf, and elevate performance.

    Breath is a powerful tool to influence your health, performance, and surfing. In this series, you’ll learn proven methods—from breathing basics to breath hold training—used by top experts and taught to clients every day. These are some of the most efficient breath techniques out there, perfect for improving your training, recovery, and surf performance. 1.5 hours of content 10-video series Value: $99

  • FREE Bonus #2: Paddling Endurance Workouts

    Most of your time in the water is spent paddling—not surfing. These targeted paddle workouts build endurance, reduce fatigue, and help you catch more waves with stronger strokes.

    If you don’t surf often, paddling can wear you out fast—and that gets frustrating, quick. These workouts are designed to build your “work capacity,” so you can paddle stronger, longer, and actually enjoy your sessions. Endless Paddle Power Train for long paddle outs, repeated duck dives, breath holds, and nonstop arm movement. Build upper body durability and boost your endurance buffer. Value: $99

Here’s What you Get

Workouts, Paddle Training, Enhanced Posture, Improve Flexibility, Joint Durability, and Surf Fitness

Improve Your Surfing by Building the Foundations that Surfing Requires from Your Body.

  • Art & Skill Better surfing is built with time in the water, developing the Art & Skill of Surfing. This is technical and coaching aspect of surfing.
  • Performance Aspects Strength, Power, Endurance, & Flexibility are the base that allows you to effortlessly work on the “skill” and technique of surfing.
  • Surf Foundations The Fundamental requirements for the body so that it can function optimally in the ocean.

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Equipment Required To Train

  • Peanut Trigger Ball

  • Olympic Rings

  • Kettlebell

  • Dumbbells

  • Suspension Trainer

  • Full Circle Resistance Strap

  • Foam Roller

  • Exercise Ball

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MEET THE GUY WHO’S TRYING TO
HELP YOUR SURFING…

Cris Surfing In Mentawais 2019

Cris Mills

On a daily basis I help people (predominantly surfers) improve performance, ranging from nutrition, to rehab, and sport specific training.

I know what a surfer needs to work on in order to maintain their interaction with the ocean (surfing). Not only from a personal standpoint, of being a freakish surf-addict who has an intention to keep charging, while also dealing with my own laundry list of injuries, but also having worked with countless surfers from rehab to skill development.

The intention is to keep surfing. In order to do that an individual’s perspective must shift to a focus on health and longevity. Your body is the vehicle through which you interact with the ocean. Keep yourself capable, and invest in your body, it’s movement capacity, it’s joint health, and it’s durability.

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The Most Comprehensive Surfing Training Programs Ever Created

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As soon as you get the programs you’ll realise how tremendous of a resource this truly is, and how you won’t need any other surf training programs. You can, and will, refer back to these programs for years to come. As long as you’re surfing you will be using these programs, I guarantee it.

This will change how you train and how you move your body. Ultimately it will help you with your surfing. 

These are the tools that guide your workouts, track your progress, and remove the guesswork from your workouts. Have confidence knowing you are doing the best possible workout..

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back in 7 days

Here’s the deal:

Our programs are proven to deliver results, but your effort, dedication, and consistency are key. We fully back our programs, app, and products with customer success stories and time-tested methods. Our Surf Athlete Academy offers a 7-Day Refund Guarantee—cancel or refund anytime (minus a small fee). The potential of your fitness and surfing is in your hands! What can your fitness and surfing become!?

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, there are alternative and progressive movements for each level.

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.

Here’s The Deal.

This program is amazing, and I know you’ll think it’s amazing, but just to make sure you’re confident in your purchase, I’m offering a 7 Day Guarantee.

If you use the program, and really USE it, and aren’t happy with the absolutely incredible and impactful content, then get in touch and we’ll arrange a refund.

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