Surfing requires three different types of balance, all of which are honed when training with a balance board.
- Dynamic balance: This is your balance in motion and is particularly required when surfing.
- Transient balance: This balance is important for the flow of your movement or flow.
- Anticipatory balance: It helps you to prepare your body in advance for the appropriate surfing movements.
Because of the wobbly surface you are standing on, your muscles have to compensate for the instability during the entire workout. Another positive effect is that you also improve your coordination and reaction time, as you have to be extremely attentive during the workout.
In addition, the training is not only useful for your muscles but also for your joints and you prevent injuries. To achieve a successful training effect and significantly improve your surfing skills, you should ideally train with your balance board 2-3 times a week for 20 minutes.
You improve your balance
The interaction of all muscle groups ensures that your balance and coordination skills are improved. Fast muscle reaction is extremely important when surfing. The better your balance, the better you can hold your position on your surfboard. I promise you: You will see the first results in no time!
You strengthen your core
With a balance board you also train the smallest part of your abdominal muscles, your lower back muscles and the lumbar muscle. Simply put: the entire core musculature, which you need so urgently for surfing. All of these muscles work together all by themselves while you do different exercises on your balance board.
Legs and butt are in top shape
On a balance board, you don’t just train your core, but also your legs, buttocks and calves, which are put to work. The result is athletic legs, a toned butt and calves, and a musculoskeletal system that is perfectly prepared for take-offs and turns.
