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Shipping globally now! Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer https://www.surfbasis.com/ .
In this episode, we dive into Alistair’s experience as one of the original beta testers for the Basis Trainer. He breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and why common training methods like elastic bands don’t always translate to better paddling. We also explore how the Basis Trainer transformed his wave count, positioning, and overall performance in the water.Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Surf Fitness
03:13 Challenges of Surfing as an Adult
09:28 The Importance of Paddle Fitness
12:24 Training Techniques for Surf Fitness
16:02 Understanding Energy Systems in Surfing
22:40 Training Techniques for Optimal Performance with the Basis Paddle Trainer
24:36 The Limitations of Elastic Bands and Swimming in Paddle Training
26:31 Understanding the Specificity Principle in Sports Training
30:43 The Importance of Recovery and Wave Count
33:38 Basis Paddle Trainer Results
40:12 Maximizing Joy Through Paddle Power
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Shipping globally now! Train your paddling anywhere, anytime so you can catch more waves and have more fun with the Basis Paddle Trainer https://www.surfbasis.com/ .
In this episode, we dive into Alistair’s experience as one of the original beta testers for the Basis Trainer. He breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and why common training methods like elastic bands don’t always translate to better paddling. We also explore how the Basis Trainer transformed his wave count, positioning, and overall performance in the water.Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Surf Fitness
03:13 Challenges of Surfing as an Adult
09:28 The Importance of Paddle Fitness
12:24 Training Techniques for Surf Fitness
16:02 Understanding Energy Systems in Surfing
22:40 Training Techniques for Optimal Performance with the Basis Paddle Trainer
24:36 The Limitations of Elastic Bands and Swimming in Paddle Training
26:31 Understanding the Specificity Principle in Sports Training
30:43 The Importance of Recovery and Wave Count
33:38 Basis Paddle Trainer Results
40:12 Maximizing Joy Through Paddle Power
Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more!
Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube:
Basis Instagram
Basis TikTok
Basis Facebook
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