In this episode, we chat with Candice Land, exercise physiologist for the World Surf League and founder of The Female Surfer. Candice has an extensive background in exercise physiology, human performance, with over 20 years of experience. She shares her journey from sports psychology to exercise science, and how her athletic background—ranging from martial arts to rowing—shaped her approach to surfing, which she discovered in her mid-20s.

Candice delves into the unique challenges female surfers face and emphasizes the importance of core stability, movement efficiency, and understanding one’s physiology. We explore her methodology for training female surfers, including her Pillar System program, which focuses on core, upper body, and lower body development to enhance surfing performance.

She also discusses how female athletes can better connect with their bodies by recognizing the influence of hormonal cycles and lifespan changes on their training. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced surfer, Candice offers invaluable insights into surf-specific conditioning, injury prevention, and maximizing athletic potential.

Key Topics:

• Candice's path to surf training and exercise physiology
• How athletic backgrounds influence learning in surfing
• The Pillar System: core stability, upper, and lower body development for female surfers
• The importance of understanding hormonal cycles in training
• Training strategies for female athletes to enhance movement efficiency and reduce injury

Resources:

• Visit The Female Surfer for more information on Candice’s programs and resources for female surfers.
• Follow Candice on Instagram: @thefemalesurfer

 

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