New Dates: Surf Apnea & SURF APNEA FIT WEEK

Surf Apnea August 29, 2020

Slowly things are going back to normal. Now that the gyms are open again, we are preparing for a new Surf Apnea Workshop to replace the initial one that was planned on April 4th, 2020.

As soon as everything is approved the new Surf Apnea date will be Saturday the 29th of August at “Het Marnix”/Sent spa & Health club, Amsterdam. So, save the date.

There a still a few spots open so I’ve you haven’t signed up for that, then this is your chance.

On Saturday the 29th of August, the doors will be open at 18:30 and we will start at 18:45 to practice on land in “Het Marnix”. The swimming pool at Marnixplein 1, Amsterdam

At 20:00 we will jump in the pool where you get the opportunity to practice all you learned in the first hour. This workshop will be hosted by World Record Holder Freediving, Nanja van den Broek.

What is Surf Apnea and how can it help you while surfing?

Apnea means, not breathing. A matter we are all face during a wipe-out.

Free-divers practice breath-hold techniques to be able to dive as long as possible on one breath without any oxygen equipment. That’s called Apnea.

Is Surf Apnea not only practised by big wave surfers? I have no big wave ambitions, is this workshop for me?

So far, Surf Apnea was only used by big wave surfers. However, the training helps for those that feel out of breath in the waves no matter how big they are. Apnea, is a training to control your body in challenging surf. What is challenging for a beginner is different than what is challenging for someone with 10 years of experience. What you want to control is how you react in heavy surf, what is heavy for you on your level.

For who is this workshop?

For everyone that likes to progress in surfing, want to feel more confident in the water, surfing big or small waves, beginner or advanced.

 Sometimes the surf takes your breath away. If the surf is on the limit of your ability or out of your comfort zone, it’s easy to pull back not taking that wave. Which is a pity because usually, your brain is warning you quicker than needed for danger.

Probably you can just take that wave without any problem and if not? What is the deal? You’ll get wiped-out? Is that bad? No, not really. In most cases, you are underwater no longer than 8 seconds. So, where is the fuss about? That is one of the questions many surfers deal with.

When feeling fear, you get out of oxygen pretty fast and that’s why sometimes it feels you can’t take 8 seconds or the immediate next hold down. Especially if you got already pretty tired from all the paddling.

What would you learn in the workshop?

You will learn to know your body. You will learn about the mammalian diving reflex and what happens if you don’t breathe for a while.

You will learn how to read your body and signals of your body.

You will learn tips and tricks to hold your breath longer. Last but not least you will practice your longest breath-hold with us.

After this workshop, you have built confidence in wipe-outs so, that the next time you go into the water you just take that wave and you will ride it. And if not, discover the great hold down in a whole different perspective.

Surf Apnea Fit Week

Great news. As we had to cancel the Surf Apnea Fit Week, we are happy to announce that the week is rescheduled for the week of the 19th till the 26th of September in Mimizan, France

If you have reached a plateau in surfing and you surf already for years at the same level, then this week might be helpful for you.

A full package of a whole week surfing, combing with training, to level up your surf ability. The week includes Surf Apnea Training and breath-hold training, by a certified free-diver. Surf Fit work-outs and Surf Mindset training, to get over fear and train your mental toughness. A Surf food lecture and of course super healthy food made by a sustainable chef.

Surf Apnea

It can be, that fear is in your way. The Surf Apnea Training teaches you to control your body in, for you, scary surf. You will learn how to breathe probably and to relax your body on the spot. We will train underwater hold-downs to keep your breath as long as possible during wipe-outs or multiple hold-downs. You will train to extend your lung capacity and to survive on one breath with your personal record a whole week long.

Surf Fearless

Besides the practical exercise, a huge part happens in the brain. Will offer you the find your crux what holds you to progress in surfing. You will make your manuscript to train your mindset to the sort of wave you will like to ride. For some of us, it is getting in control of fear. For others, we can go a step further to train mental toughness to push your limits a bit forward.

Surf Fit

Surfing is one of the best exercises you can do. All muscles are involved. Although, there are a few key movements that can help you get the most out of your surf. A paddle and a pop-up are the two factors that are critical for surfing. In the surf fit exercises, we will make you a stronger paddler and a quick pop-up-er.

Surf food

Surfing is super intense. If you take good care of your body with the right nutrients you will restore faster and become more fit. Good food is crucial. In these days there are a lot of contradicted diets going along. We will unravel the pros and cons of each diet and apply it on a surfer’s lifestyle, keeping in mind to surf 2 times a day 2 weeks long.

Food and environment

Taking care of yourself is super important. If you take good care of yourself, you will have the strength to keep healthy habits and stay strong on your vision on life. Both for you and the planet need to be and stay healthy. Luuk, our sustainable cook will offer meals that are good for the planet and good for you. He will explain what food choices to make, not missing out any nutrients for the body and constrain the impact of the planet.

Let’s get the most out of your surf session and sign up here: