Bodyweight Surf Athlete

I feel much fitter and have been able to size back down on my boards after having my son. Having a program that is completely laid out and well explained had made the biggest impact. It helps me stay consistent. The exercises actually have helped me get stronger in a range of movements.

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I’m finishing up Phase 2 of the Bodyweight Surf Athlete program and all I can say is I wish I had started training like this years ago. I can already feel the mobility gains in my hips when I pop up, my T spine when I paddle AND my favorite is that I wake up feeling ready to surf.

For years I’ve been doing more intense circuit type training (CrossFit) and some daily mobility. it kept me in shape but left me too sore to surf or I’d have to spend a while calming down sore muscles and warming up just to get out there.

This program is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I get a good workout that focuses on mobility, core and other strength to really prioritize my surfing. Phase 1 was easy but a good reset for me, I love how the movements progressed into Phase 2. For me, I typically tack on a little more core and short strength circuit a few days a week. I’m also impresssed with the app interface.

My only question is, what will I do next? Keep cycling through the Phases or will there be a Level 2 version?

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Hey Cris, just wanted to reach out and let ya know I love the app and the content. Has helped me gain mobility and a better understanding of how I should be moving my body. I only stated learning to surf at age 40 and am now 43 but you’ve been a massive help and inspiration. Thanks mate. Yeeew Brett 👍

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Cris, stellar program. I bought the complete set of packages and have been going through them all since. I’m in my 40s and current landlocked. The mobility and strength exercises have had a huge impact on my overall well being. The foundation training especially opened up a few things for me. Anytime I go through and rewatch a video I get something new out of it. I’ve been active my whole life, so I took your advice and cherry pick pieces out of each video to work into my routine and change it up. A little foundation work and stretching/mobility drills 6-7 days a week and added in body weight 4-5 of those days consistently. Workouts are between 15-45 minutes each day. Days I’m feeling rough I stick to breath work, and mobility. I’ve yet to jump into the nutrition, but years of bad habits take time to break. Thank you for putting all of this info in one place. I’m happy to let anyone know it’s worth every penny, probably more, (good on you for knowing your audience, we all want to spend our money on our next surf excursion). Like anything else though, if you don’t put in any work, you won’t get any out. Keep up the good work.

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Just like your original series, I am disecting and absorbing these new programs. I started the STS series all over again (it had been a couple years) a month ago so I am still on the “Learn” tab in Bodyweight Athlete … haven’t even gotten to the “Train” tab. There’s just so much in there. Articular rotations (CARS=Awesome!), skeletal routines, mobility evaluation tests (super valuable), stretching of course, and TISSUE RELEASE! Man, you thought of everything, and what’s more, the sequence is so well-thought out. People can learn the physiology and the techniques to gain (or regain) proper range of motion and flexibility to slowly strengthen the joints and muscles.

You are the master of surfing physiology. Your video instruction is so succinct. Fully explained, clearly demonstrated. Very impressive. Plus, you’re just a regular dude who loves the ocean and gives what he knows back to help the rest of us keep moving at a higher level. And you do it all with a genuine enthusiasm.

When you open up the surf trips again, I’d be all in, if you have space for a 62-year-old guy shortboarder who can still bust a move on occasion. One more trip to the Ments is on my bucket list, or maybe just as far but not as remote or intense, Maldives! Just let me know when!

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In J bay on a 3 day strike mission from Cape Town. Been scoring some sweet waves at supers. The peanut tennis ball has been coming in handy. That and the foam roll are the great tools. Slowly building knowledge, strength and confidence from using the app. Only good things to say about it. Yewwwwww

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Dude, your programs are sick. Here’s quick story;
College athlete, 20 years later still lifting and running, good general shape. Stiff, immobile.

Moved to Hawaii years ago and wanted to teach him to surf while I learned. Quickly realized P90x type lifting wasn’t gonna work.

Bought two of programs and do them at the same time. I do the Surf athlete one and the new bodyweight. I combined them. So I do the two lifting days from the athlete and the three workout ones from the body weight one. Also do plenty cardio and stretching.

Dude, I’m more flexible than I have been in decades. And my second-grade son and I are surfing together at beautiful Hanalei Bay. Couldn’t have done this without you, brother. Y’all ever visit Kauai, shave ice on me.

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The Bodyweight program is awesome. Really! I learn so much. 
Even if, at my level, it’s really challenging. In fact, I’ve never do strength training before. So even week one of phase one is pretty intense for me, lol. And I spent quite a bit of time in the water lately (all sports combined), so I haven’t gone further yet.
But, I’m aware that it’s a process, so I follow my rhythm and I am pretty confident for the rest. So, when I can, I do the training every two days (two days in a row is too intense).
And it also allowed me to see my flexibility limitation (I’m really stiff), like in the quadruped to bear mouvement for example. So that at the same time I try to apply as much as possible the stretches for surfers program. 
So yeah, pretty challenging from the outset, but I already see some progress. I noticed an improvement in my supports and “their precision” even in other sports like windsurfing. I think exercises like isometric squat, lateral lunge, or deep lunge isometric have something to do with it. 

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A bit of background:
I am a 48-year-old surfing father of two keen grommets (11 and 9).
Always been fit- have done ironmans, ultra marathons, etc.
But the last year I started getting pains and twinges in my legs, and couldn’t run much.
I had always done traditional stretches- straightforward and backward stuff.

Since getting and following your program, the improvement in all physical aspects of my life has been amazing. Heaps of twisting and functional stretching and movement have been the key!

I have zero pains or twinges in my body, I spring out of bed in the morning, and my surfing is still sharp.

I did eight hours in the wave pool over three days, did five hours surfing last weekend, and am chasing waves every opportunity.

I love your App and program. It’s super easy to use, workouts aren’t too long. Easy to follow, and the demo videos are great.

So thank you, Cris! Keep up the great work you are doing. I wish you every success with it, and will continue to follow your programs. All the best mate!

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Hey Cris, just wanted to say thank you. Your encouragement in one of your videos seems to have been the motivation that got me to be serious about losing weight and I have lost 20 lbs (215 to 195). Turns out EVERYTHING (with the possible exception of duck diving) in surfing is easier with less weight: paddling, generating speed, popping up…. Thanks man. I am on my way down to a surf camp in Costa Rica in a couple of weeks in a much better way than I was a few months ago. Keep doing what you are doing …. you are helping people like me.

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Aloha Cris
I want to take a well-deserved moment to say a massive thanks for your help via your program, and regular Instagram motivation which has also improved my approach and outcomes to cooking too. Things have been gradually improving and coming together since I started with your program, and…….. I had an awesome surf a couple of days ago, where a few things aligned and I got a bunch of waves and rode them with more focused awareness resulting in better positioning, more confidence, quicker take-offs, more rail time, and longer rides……… so stoked!!!! It’s been many years, and I specifically attribute 99.99% of turning the clock back to my significantly improved SSC training program (including the cardboard surfer) and surf knowledge and awareness that I have learnt in the last 6 months from you
I’m still working my way slowly through the programs so there is still heaps more knowledge and skill work to tap into and I’m loving it. Thanks heaps, and all the best,

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Your surf strength products are the best thing that happen to me in 2020. I believe I have purchased every one product you offer. I’m healthier, more flexible, and surf better than I ever have. Because if that, 2020 was all that bad for me… basically because of your online programs. If you are ever is San Diego reach out and we can grab a surf. You’re a legend.

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Coach, you probably get tons of testimonials already, but quickly I want to say that your program is simply awesome. I have done now first 4 weeks of the program and I am already feeling big differences in my body. Earlier I have done crossfit, climbing, yoga etc, but none of these prepare body for the waves or paddling. Also the surfskate program has opened new ideas. I am 43 years old and have surfed only for 3 years but the plan is to keep surfing in my 60s, and with this stuff it is possible.

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I´m generally not one for reviewing solely out of pure laziness, but I am delighted to make an exception for such a fantastic product. This program is the best investment I have made for my surfing – by far. 
I am an intermediate surfer not spending nearly as much time in the water as I would like. I’ve perfected my paddling but maintained an awful technique on the wave face. This program has unlocked a path to progression in a way endless YouTubing just won’t. After a vast amount of ‘aha’ moments, I have a clear trajectory for taking my surfing to the next level. Excellent work. Just TAKE MY MONEY!

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