There was a time, not long ago, that a surfing workout consisted of simply surfing – and then maybe drinking beer.

Even at the highest level of professional surfing, training wasn’t terribly intensive. But things changed in the mid 2000s. To that point, it was just a nonstop party and everyone phased out in their early 30s. Competitive surfers were discovering that they could perform better, avoid injury, and lengthen their careers by improving their diet and fitness.