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The art of surfing :

(Number (ISBN

0762775726

(Number (ISBN

9780762775729

Erroneous ISBN

0762773758

Erroneous ISBN

9780762773756

Title Proper

The art of surfing :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

a training manual for the developing and competitive surfer /

First Statement of Responsibility

Raul Guisado.

Edition Statement

2nd ed.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Guilford, CT :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Globe Pequot Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2012.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (x, 227 pages) :

Other Physical Details

color illustrations.

Series Title

A Falcon guide

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index.

Text of Note

The basics: surfing fundamentals -- Classic: advanced longboarding -- Slash: shortboarding -- Monsters: big-wave surfing -- Sup: stand-up paddling -- Mano a mano: Competition -- Fuel: nutrition -- Gumby: flexibility -- Cardio: aerobic & anaerobic fitness -- Fast twitch: agility & quickness -- Stability: balance -- Hard core: trunk stabilization -- Ripped: strength development -- Ballistic: power development -- The game plan: designing a training program -- Head games: psychology & surfing -- Glossary of surf lingo -- References.

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Text of Note

Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and advanced, with the same training and coaching principles of the more established and traditional sports. It has empowered both recreational and competitive surfers to prepare for and catch the best waves.

 

This thoroughly revised and updated new editionwith 160 color photoscovers boards and 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. Inside you'll find information on: · The basics of boards and other gear, the anatomy of waves, and a review of basic maneuvers · Advanced techniques for everything, from paddling to turning to walking the nose · Basic and advanced exercises for improving flexibility, balance, and stability · Strength-training and power-building routines · Cardiovascular endurance workouts, as well as cross-training options · Tips on performance nutrition, and the latest advances in sports psychology A chapter on surf contests rounds out this coaching and training manual. Let The Art of Surfing help you develop a game plan to boost your physical, technical, and mental performance--and prepare to catch the next wave.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

OverDrive, Inc.

Stock Number

D79C868C-F0B2-4EDB-B8EF-51F6BA0FCBD1

Title

Art of surfing.

International Standard Book Number

9780762773756

Surfing-- Training, Handbooks, manuals, etc.

SPORTS & RECREATION-- Water Sports.

Surfing-- Training.

SPO-- 051000

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Guisado, Raul,1971-

Date of Transaction

20200822125537.0

Cataloguing Rules (Descriptive Conventions))

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Electronic name

[Book]

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