Fitness Components for Surfing
In addition to the high level of skill required to surfi competitively, to be successful you need, among other things, good balance, coordination, muscular endurance, flexibility and strength! However, which of these are more important? Below is a discussion about the fitness requirements for surfing, which can help with developing training programs for this sport, and for interpreting fitness testing results and determining the relative strengths and weaknesses of a competitor.
You Need Balance and Coordination
We have a poll about the component of fitness most important for success in surfing. Out of the options of Body Size and Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, Power, Speed / Quickness, Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Coordination, and Cardiovascular Endurance, the factors which are considered most important by the readers of this site is balance and coordination (60%). You can add your vote too, and see the latest results.
You need to be balanced/coordinated, skillful and agile
In a similar poll, we have asked people to rate the 12 factors of success for sports. Visitors to this site have rated each of these factors for the sport of surfing, and the most important according to them are: balance/coordination, skill and agility. You can also add your ratings of Which Factors Make Successful Surfers, and see the latest results.
Most Important Factors for Success in Order of Importance (data from 2018)
4.8 Balance & Coordination
4.5 Skill and Technique
4.4 Agility
4.3 Motivation & Self Confidence
4.1 Coping with Pressure Situations
4.1 Strength & Power
4.1 Flexibility
4.0 Speed / Quickness
3.9 Aerobic Endurance
3.9 Reaction Time
3.6 Analytic & Tactical Ability
2.8 Body Size and Composition
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