{"id":3687,"date":"2022-09-19T09:51:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T09:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honestsurf.com\/?p=3687"},"modified":"2022-09-19T09:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T09:52:43","slug":"can-you-learn-to-surf-at-any-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honestsurf.com\/can-you-learn-to-surf-at-any-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you learn to surf at any age?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is no age limit to surfing or learning to surf<\/a>. As long as you are generally fit, healthy and confident in the ocean, there is no barrier to learning to surf at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surfing is proven to improve mental and physical health and while it can be dangerous, it is relatively safe for the majority of surfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning to surf in later life can be daunting for anyone so we\u2019ve got some helpful tips for you before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some helpful tips before learning to surf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Get your body surf fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learning to surf is hard work. You\u2019ll likely use muscle groups that haven\u2019t been challenged in a long time. Paddling for extended periods can lead to sore back muscles and pop-ups and surfing can lead to a myriad of aches and strains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving your core strength out of the water will aid your surfing journey and lead to improvements in your pop-up and stability on and off your surfboard. Squats, push-ups and planks are great exercises for improving your core strength and your surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paddling out and catching waves can be very cardio intensive. Depending on your surf spot you may have to paddle hundreds of meters to reach breaking waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming, walking, jogging and running will all improve your cardiovascular health and help you conquer those long paddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After your first surf lesson, you will likely be sore and this will only increase in the following days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stretching before and after learning to surf will reduce muscle soreness and is a great habit to adopt for general injury prevention and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally focusing on your diet and hydration can help with energy levels in the water leading to faster paddling and more waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Get comfortable in and around waves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ocean and the waves it produces deserve respect. Just like any force of nature, waves are unpredictable and can be dangerous if not approached with caution and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being around waves in and out of the water and carefully observing their behaviour can really help when it comes to learning to surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding waves or wave knowledge can be nearly important as your surfing ability and comfort in breaking waves will leave you to focus on catching waves and having fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try sea swimming when the swells up or playing in your local shore break (a wave breaking close to shore ideally on a sandy beach) to get comfortable in the surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our 10 tips on how to catch more waves<\/a> for other great ways to improve your surfing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Consider booking a surf lesson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Surfing as a sport is notorious for the \u2018just get on with it\u2019 attitude and while this approach can and does work, getting a little assistance from a surfing professional can accelerate your surfing growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good surf camps and instructors will cater to clients of all ages and can help guide you with things like selecting the right surfboards, wetsuit fit and where to surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surf lessons will often include wetsuit and board hire which can be a budget-friendly way to try surfing without the pricy cost of your own gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of learning to surf are endless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learning to surf can be transformational. The benefits to your physical and mental well-being are endless so I\u2019ve listed a few crucial reasons you should learn to surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Surfing is an all body workout<\/strong> \u2013 Between carrying your board to the beach, paddling out and catching\/surfing waves your whole body gets a serious workout, developing your muscles and cardiovascular system.<\/li>
  2. It\u2019s great for your mental health<\/strong> \u2013 Being in and around the ocean is well known to improve your mood and demeanour. Match that with catching a few waves and you can experience a serious rush from surfing that can be hard to replicate. This is a key reason surfers dedicate their lives to finding and catching waves.<\/li>
  3. Surfings social<\/strong> \u2013 Surfing is a perfect oppurtunity to meet people with the same passion as you. Most surfers will happily talk about boards, spots, conditions and more inbetween waves.<\/li>
  4. Explore nature<\/strong> \u2013 Finding new beaches and experincing the coastline around you is a liberating experience. There\u2019s no end to the new waves you can find if you\u2019re willing to look far enough you may even fing some secret surfing spots.<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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