Amazed at surfer's physiques!

by Lizz
(Sarasota)

I'm a licensed massage therapist in Florida. While we certainly don't have the waves that you do in CA (I'm on the Gulf Coast), we do have a few enthusiasts that either make the best out of our less than ideal conditions or who travel around.

Several of my clients fall into that category. I'm amazed at the tone and quality of their muscles--I realize it's a lot of work to surf, but now that I've actually had my hands on a few surfers, I'm amazed at the quality of the fitness workout surfing provides! (Of course, I guess it's also an incentive to look good in the wet suit!)

I also think it's wonderful that most surfers are aware of how strenuous surfing can be (even while it's uber-relaxing!) and take care of themselves with stretching and weights as well as additional cardio. I've seen many a body-border or surfer running along the beach in the evenings.