A true outlet for body and mind, surfing offers a blend of physical and mental harmony.
We summarize for you some advantages that will motivate you, we are sure, to take on the ocean.
A healthy person in a healthy body
Who hasn't dreamed of slicing through waves like Kelly Slater, taking ever deeper tubes and surfing the most beautiful waves in the most beautiful places like Teahupoo or Biscarrosse?!
If that surfer's soul resonates deep within you, then come and join us in the Landes region; it may not be too late to come and challenge this living legend, the surfer of Cocoa Beach!
Regular practice of this sport can help you achieve or regain excellent physical fitness. During a session, the entire body is engaged: arms, abs, and lower body. It's a complete workout for maintaining your physical condition!
You will have to go through a few steps and great challenges await the beginner that you are before you can fully enjoy the power of the elements and attempt ever higher floaters!
Getting past the break, paddling to catch waves, swimming, and constantly going back and forth to find your position—it's all worth it. A surf school can guide you through this learning process.
On average, a surfer spends 80% of their time lying flat on their stomach, exerting themselves paddling, which is the most significant physical effort. You will therefore be paddling again and again, and your entire body will reap the immediate benefits.
The shoulder and back muscles work symmetrically, and the abdominal muscles are deeply engaged. This constant search for balance, whether conscious or unconscious, leads to postural adjustments.
Over time, you will be able to manage your effort and energy, and your breathing will be one of the keys to the success of your sessions. This control and management of breathing is often likened by specialists to meditation.
In short, everything about surfing is great. However, you'll need patience because this sport requires discipline if you want to improve. The Landes region is full of beautiful spots for beginners. But as mentioned above, the effort is worthwhile, and for many, this activity has had beneficial effects on their overall physical health.
Aima sana in corpore sano
Every surfer will tell you: when you're in the water, you stop thinking, stop worrying, stop thinking about life's uncertainties. You're lulled by the constant current that takes you back to a primal state.
Surfing, by its very nature, allows one to focus on oneself, one's environment, and thus be in the present moment.
The pristine, natural setting of the ocean is particularly beneficial for the mind: its flat surface stretching as far as the eye can see provides an ideal environment for combating stress. Thanks to the release of hormones like endorphins, a sense of inner well-being and lightness can be felt, helping one to approach life's challenges in a positive way.
The beaches of Biscarrosse and elsewhere will awaken all five senses. The setting is luminous, aquatic, and ever-changing. You touch the water in countless ways, taste the salt, breathe in the sea air, and hear the sound of waves crashing on the shore.
Surfing will help you strengthen your body, face the elements, and move in harmony with them. For young and old alike, it helps build muscle in a balanced way and correct certain postures. It will improve your breathing and control, your coordination, and all of this will make you stronger both physically and mentally.
In the next article, we will see 9 tips for starting surfing in the best conditions !
So don't wait any longer and take the plunge!
