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Fit to Surf: The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning

By: Rocky Snyder
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
ISBN: 0071419535
ISBN-13: 9780071419536
Released: 01 Jul 2003
RRP: £9.99
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Basic level stuff - By: Rheem, 22 Aug 2007
As a previous reviewer has commented, this is basic level stuff. If you're looking for a book with insightful info, programmes to follow & something that can offer more than a high-school gym class in terms of stretches & exercises, this is NOT the book for you. If however, you've never reallly done much sport before then this is probably a good intro. I don't think it's particularly suited to Surfing per se, & i'd actuallly recommend a swimming book or something instead. Buy at your own risk!
Basic Stuff - By: Paulo Bazzerio, 23 Jun 2007
Very basic. If you already have experience of basic training principles then this book isnt for you.
Very useful book - By: , 19 Mar 2004
This book is great & has helped my surfing & general fitness level alot. The book is split into three sections: Stretching, Strength Building & Endurance Training. Additionallly, the book provides example work-out programmes & schedules using the techniques in the book.

The exercise techniques are very well written, easy to follow & the pictures demonstrate correct position. The techniques are divided between those that can be done at home & in the gym. But the book is written such that a full workout can be done at home without additional equipment.

The only slightly weak area is the endurance training because it isn't as detailed as the stretching & strength building sections. However, this isn't reallly a problem because, as the book says, the best way to build endurance is to get out & paddle.

So in conclusion, great book, I feel like a steam-boat paddling around & it's definately helped my technique because I feel much more supple. On a side note, it's also good as a general fitness book & my wife (who doesn't surf) uses it too.