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Art of Surfing

A Training Manual For The Developing And Competitive Surfer

Raul Guisado (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

240 Seiten

2011 | Second Edition
Falcon Guides (Verlag)
978-0-7627-7375-6 (ISBN)

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Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and advanced, with the same training and coaching principles of the more established and traditional sports. It has empowered both recreational and competitive surfers to prepare for and catch the best waves. This thoroughly revised and updated new edition—with 160 color photos—covers boards and equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer. Inside you'll find information on:· The basics of boards and other gear, the anatomy of waves, and a review of basic maneuvers· Advanced techniques for everything, from paddling to turning to walking the nose· Basic and advanced exercises for improving flexibility, balance, and stability· Strength-training and power-building routines· Cardiovascular endurance workouts, as well as cross-training options· Tips on performance nutrition, and the latest advances in sports psychologyA chapter on surf contests rounds out this coaching and training manual. Let The Art of Surfing help you develop a game plan to boost your physical, technical, and mental performance--and prepare to catch the next wave.

Raul Guisado grew up surfing and skiing, He has a B.A. in biological sciences from the University of California at Santa Barbara, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and has been a sports performance coach for action sport athletes since 1995. Raul is a former World Cup/Olympic coach for the U.S. Ski Team and coached athletes who competed in the 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1THE BASICSSurfing Fundamentals

I.A Brief History of Surfing

II.The Break
ØBecome a Student
ØOcean Safety
ØWave Formation
ØAnatomy of a Wave
ØWave Measurement
ØWave Shape
ØTides
ØWind Conditions
ØTypes of Breaks
ØOther Wave Terms

III.Gear
ØBoards
ØFins
ØWetsuits
ØOther Equipment
ØEquipment Care
ØIt's Up to You

IV.Respect
ØThe Golden Rule of Surf Etiquette
ØLocalism
ØOut of the Water
ØIn the Water
ØLine-Ups
ØRight of Way
ØDropping In
ØPaddling Out
ØFalling
ØWhat We Do In Life¿

V.Surfing 101
ØIntroduction to Surfing Essentials
ØBasic Body Position
ØPaddling
ØPaddling Out
ØWaiting for Waves
ØCatching Waves
ØPopping Up
ØTurning
ØEnding a Ride
ØThe Inevitable

Chapter 2CLASSICAdvanced Longboarding

ØLongboard Evolution
ØAdvantages
ØGlide
ØLimitations
ØAdvanced Paddling
ØTechnique
ØStyle
ØAngling
ØTrimming
ØTurning
ØWalking the Nose
ØOther Advanced Maneuvers
ØFinal Note

Chapter 3SLASHShortboarding

ØShortboard History
ØOld School vs. New School
ØAdvantages
ØManeuverability
ØLimitations
Ø
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ØStyle
ØTurning
ØManeuvers
ØFuture

Chapter 4MONSTERSBig-Wave Surfing

ØBig-Wave Timeline
ØGear
ØSubculture
ØLocations
ØRisks
ØLimitations
ØTowing-In
ØFuture
ØA Word to the Wise

Chapter 5MANO a MANOCompetition

ØContest History
ØFormats
ØPro Surfing
ØJudges
ØTechnique
ØStyle
ØWave Selection
ØPriority
ØInterference
ØHeat Dynamics
ØCoaching
ØPerspective

Chapter 6FUELNutrition

ØEnergy
ØEnergy Needs
ØWeight
ØBody Fat and Lean Muscle Mass
ØDetermining Body Composition
ØHydration
ØDiuretics
ØSupplements
ØHealth

Chapter 7GUMBYFlexibility

ØImportance
ØInjury Prevention
ØPopping Up
ØGetting Low
ØRotation
ØBasic Kinesiology
ØWhen and How to Stretch
ØYoga
ØMassage
ØStretches
ØAs You Age

Chapter 8CARDIOAerobic and Anaerobic Fitness

ØCardiovascular Demands
ØAerobic Capacity
ØAnaerobic Endurance
ØHow to Improve
ØAerobic Interval Training
ØAnaerobic Interval Training
ØCross Training
ØKeep It Fun

Chapter 9FAST TWITCHAgility and Quickness

ØAgility, Quickness and Surfing
ØFast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
ØDrills
ØCross Training
ØOverall Athleticism

s20Chapter 10STABILITYBalance

ØDynamic Balance
ØBalance and Trunk Stability
ØBalance and Joint Stability
ØAthletic stance
ØKnee Tracking
ØStability Training
ØBasic Balance Exercises
ØAdvanced Dynamic Balance Exercises
ØDynamic Balance Strength Training
ØVariety

Chapter 11HARD CORETrunk Stabilization

ØTrunk Stability
ØAnatomy of the Trunk
ØNeutral Spine
ØTransverse Abdominis
ØTrunk Strength and Stabilization Exercises
ØHard Core for Life

Chapter 12RIPPEDStrength Development

ØThe Myth
ØSport Specificity
ØJoint Stability
ØStrength Development
ØTempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance
ØStrength Training Exercises
ØVariety

Chapter 13BALLISTICPower Development

ØExplosiveness
ØSport Specificity
ØPower Development
ØTempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance
ØPower Training Exercises
ØVariety

Chapter 14THE GAME PLANDesigning a Training Program

ØThe Objective
ØPeriodization
ØBe Realistic
ØFollow Through
ØReassess

Chapter 15HEAD GAMESSports Psychology

ØPerformance Enhancement
ØRelaxation
ØConcentration
ØImagery
ØMental Cross Training
ØTraining Logs
ØEnd Result

GLOSSARY OF SURF LINGO

REFERENCES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Reihe/Serie	Surfing Series
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	595 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport
ISBN-10	0-7627-7375-8 / 0762773758
ISBN-13	978-0-7627-7375-6 / 9780762773756
Zustand	Neuware