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Art of Surfing Raul Guisado

Art of Surfing By Raul Guisado

Art of Surfing by Raul Guisado

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Art of Surfing: A Training Manual For The Developing And Competitive Surfer by Raul Guisado

A Training Manual for the Developing and Competitive SurferCovers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose. Special chapters on competition and training, biomechanics, and the psychology of surfing round-out this first-of-its-kind textbook for the developing surfer.

About Raul Guisado

Raul Guisado grew up surfing and skiing, He has a B.A. in biological sciences from the University of California at Santa Barbara, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and has been a sports performance coach for action sport athletes since 1995. Raul is a former World Cup/Olympic coach for the U.S. Ski Team and coached athletes who competed in the 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 THE BASICS Surfing Fundamentals I. A Brief History of Surfing II. The Break O Become a Student O Ocean Safety O Wave Formation O Anatomy of a Wave O Wave Measurement O Wave Shape O Tides O Wind Conditions O Types of Breaks O Other Wave Terms III. Gear O Boards O Fins O Wetsuits O Other Equipment O Equipment Care O It's Up to You IV. Respect O The Golden Rule of Surf Etiquette O Localism O Out of the Water O In the Water O Line-Ups O Right of Way O Dropping In O Paddling Out O Falling O What We Do In Life? V. Surfing 101 O Introduction to Surfing Essentials O Basic Body Position O Paddling O Paddling Out O Waiting for Waves O Catching Waves O Popping Up O Turning O Ending a Ride O The Inevitable Chapter 2 CLASSIC Advanced Longboarding O Longboard Evolution O Advantages O Glide O Limitations O Advanced Paddling O Technique O Style O Angling O Trimming O Turning O Walking the Nose O Other Advanced Maneuvers O Final Note Chapter 3 SLASH Shortboarding O Shortboard History O Old School vs. New School O Advantages O Maneuverability O Limitations O up0 Technique O Style O Turning O Maneuvers O Future Chapter 4 MONSTERS Big-Wave Surfing O Big-Wave Timeline O Gear O Subculture O Locations O Risks O Limitations O Towing-In O Future O A Word to the Wise Chapter 5 MANO a MANO Competition O Contest History O Formats O Pro Surfing O Judges O Technique O Style O Wave Selection O Priority O Interference O Heat Dynamics O Coaching O Perspective Chapter 6 FUEL Nutrition O Energy O Energy Needs O Weight O Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass O Determining Body Composition O Hydration O Diuretics O Supplements O Health Chapter 7 GUMBY Flexibility O Importance O Injury Prevention O Popping Up O Getting Low O Rotation O Basic Kinesiology O When and How to Stretch O Yoga O Massage O Stretches O As You Age Chapter 8 CARDIO Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness O Cardiovascular Demands O Aerobic Capacity O Anaerobic Endurance O How to Improve O Aerobic Interval Training O Anaerobic Interval Training O Cross Training O Keep It Fun Chapter 9 FAST TWITCH Agility and Quickness O Agility, Quickness and Surfing O Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers O Drills O Cross Training O Overall Athleticism s20Chapter 10 STABILITY Balance O Dynamic Balance O Balance and Trunk Stability O Balance and Joint Stability O Athletic stance O Knee Tracking O Stability Training O Basic Balance Exercises O Advanced Dynamic Balance Exercises O Dynamic Balance Strength Training O Variety Chapter 11 HARD CORE Trunk Stabilization O Trunk Stability O Anatomy of the Trunk O Neutral Spine O Transverse Abdominis O Trunk Strength and Stabilization Exercises O Hard Core for Life Chapter 12 RIPPED Strength Development O The Myth O Sport Specificity O Joint Stability O Strength Development O Tempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance O Strength Training Exercises O Variety Chapter 13 BALLISTIC Power Development O Explosiveness O Sport Specificity O Power Development O Tempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance O Power Training Exercises O Variety Chapter 14 THE GAME PLAN Designing a Training Program O The Objective O Periodization O Be Realistic O Follow Through O Reassess Chapter 15 HEAD GAMES Sports Psychology O Performance Enhancement O Relaxation O Concentration O Imagery O Mental Cross Training O Training Logs O End Result GLOSSARY OF SURF LINGO REFERENCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Additional information

CIN0762773758G
9780762773756
0762773758
Art of Surfing: A Training Manual For The Developing And Competitive Surfer by Raul Guisado
Raul Guisado
Surfing Series
Used - Good
Paperback
Rowman & Littlefield
20111108
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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