Bryan writes: I have observed some talented young athletes over the years, and one thing is consistent: those who do not train outside of their “sport” tend to be more prone to injury and even lack the mental toughness to make it at the highest level.
“I’ll just hit the water and forget my flexibility and strength program today. The waves are firing.” Well, not if you want to make a run at landing a position on the ASP World Tour or get the best clip in the latest video or webisode. This might be the norm for some of you surfers, but the best understand that you get better out of water as well.
