Surfing is one of the fastest growing recreational sports in the United States. More than 5 million men and women regularly pick up a surfboard and hit the waves. Surf Flex is the first book to address the fitness and conditioning requirements of this popular sport. Perhaps no other sport requires more agility and flexibility than surfing. Wiping out is no fun and a solid flexibility program will help prevent injuries, and keep you surfing longer and stronger. So before you hit the water, try the exercises in Surf Flex. It's guaranteed to keep your Wednesdays big and your summers endless. Whether you are a beginning or advanced surfer, Surf Flex will get you in top form to ride the waves. With contributions by leading surfers from around the world, Surf Flex includes sections on: yoga-based pre- and post-surfing stretches, cardio and strength conditioning, balance and coordination training, swimming, injury prevention and more.
SurfStronger.com -"Interview with the Godfather of Surf Fitness, Paul Frediani"
"Remedies for Stingrays & Jellyfish"
"What's that you said? Surfer's ear?"
"Warm up and Stretch for Better Surf Sessions"
"Sage Advice for a Young Adventurer"
The following articles by Paul Frediani appear on ptonthenet.com, the premier site of knowledge and information for personal trainers.
San Francisco Bay Crossings.com: "Can’t catch a wave if you’re not fit to paddle"
UltraFit Magazine, January 2004: "Action at the Edge: Are You Ready for the Ride?"
GetFitNow: "Surf Flex with US Surf Federation"
Girls' Surf Life Magazine: "Strengthening the Lower Body"
New York Daily News, May 15, 2001: "Ready, Steady and Strong"
Self Magazine, November 2000: "Surf Flex: Lower Body Sleekifier"