3 THINGS I DO IN GYM FOR PADDLING BETTER

[@NathanFlorence]

Something a little different gonna start doing more of these! You savages let me know what your interested in or want to learn about! also if ended up trying workout at the end let me know your scores!

[@samstreet2969]

board breakdowns wud be cool

[@theo7260]

cut backs and snaps

[@nathanadams1045]

Your leg-day workouts

[@James-ip5gz]

Great idea. I want to know what you do for balance outside of the water. Also, I've been practicing handstands because of you and want to know how long you can hold one for?

[@NathanFlorence]

Dude sick! I can go nearly a min free standing

[@charlesmartin1121]

Ok seriously I don't have time to watch this right now--but I just wanted to say there is no other pro surfer vlogger out there that does these kind of helpful videos. What I am saying is that you're a mensch. Good on you.

[@duartesimoes977]

no doubt!!! best guy in the business

[@Asator66]

brett barley has some really good stuff although it's not really training, more like surfing analysis and techniques

[@freeurmind5046]

The most important part of learning to SURF is preparing your body for the journey. No one is stressing the importance of core strength exercises such as (push-ups, sit-ups, bar dips, stretching, balance workouts, etc.) and weight training for stamina/endurance. When you have established & maintain these fundamental core strengths, your progression in surfing levels will increase much quicker.

[@samueljarvis427]

i can vouch for this! Went to Ecuador and surfed every day for 7 weeks after 20 years skateboarding experience. I did learn to surf, but still injured from it 2 months later !

[@chon3000]

I'd love to see videos of you analyzing your waves with your brother where you explain what makes that ride a good ride, where do you put your feet and why, what was going trough your mind, etc. Love these videos, keep them going

[@naludog8087]

Nathan is first class. It’s a nice change to see his generation of surfers share the stoke. If you have access to a pool, get a bungee cord and belt. Anchor it to a tree or post and jump in on your favorite board for resistance paddling. I did this for several weeks before a Mentawais trip this year and it paid off.

[@hamishmcintosh1610]

Hands down my favorite KZbinr, would love to see more of your fitness regimes

[@LoveTheClimbVLOG]

I’m impressed by how seriously you take your profession. To workout at that intensity is not easy.

[@BiG2SiX]

Dude, I love how your workouts always incorporate proper technique. It shows you know what you're doing. Whenever I make it to Hawaii, ill love to have a workout session with you. I believe you're super underrated for your workouts, they are solid! more surfers need to get on your program or create their own. keep on Doing Something Right! #DSR

[@anastasiareynold9467]

so stoked to see more of these videos! -duck dive better -board/fin breakdowns -how pipeline lineup works / are groms allowed out there

[@mikejames987]

Can we have a bit more on paddle tekkers please...ie...do I put all my arms in and dig deep all the time,? Or to elbows only? Do I pull under the board or straight down or away from the board when paddling.....are there certain times to paddle in specific waYs ...ie are your paddle strokes always the same strengths snd speed or say just b4 you pop up do you go for quicker/shorter strokes only to elbows or another technique...can you talk us through the paddle technique from when the wave is 5 metres behind you till you're up and riding please...sorry for nerding on paddling but it'll massively help me out to know what to practice. Cheers nate

[@jamesbailie5400]

Think it’s more about what comes naturally

[@steve__vardy]

you're a machine Nathan!....Inspiration, kindness, sharing and a true gentleman..Thanks!

[@theredcurrent]

That open air workout area is thang o beauty. Inspirational AF. Thanks Nathan

[@Manaviecreations]

Thanks! I just discovered if I smile while I’m doing these and probably any routine, I felt grounded, stronger, and having fun 😃 Just did the laying down arm lifts over large containers of coconut oil because I don’t have kettles 😂 So grateful for having these exercises 💛🙌

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

4:44 work out starts

[@JimanKimDavey]

One of the most impressive things about you Nath is the ability to take a beating and carry on as if nothing has happened. Ive seen vids where you take multiple massive waves on the head, get washed in and just run down the beach to paddle out again! I hope you have some fitness app on the horizon because I would sign up! No way I can keep up with this sort of intensity but appreciate the paddle strength tips and can only hope to emulate the "never say die attitude" in the bigger stuff! lol bigger stuff being over 4ft for me!

[@GodNGangsters]

So good. So informative. Thank you. Something on mental training for surfing bigger waves would be nice. Blessings, Chris Ahrens

[@pyzelphantom4355]

Can the next one be what stretches you do before surfing

[@duartesimoes977]

yes!!!

[@eitanminyan9931]

fr

[@sctim123]

Look up “worlds greatest stretch”

[@theweddingdjs8737]

Yes

[@preston8191]

love it Nate 🍻 thanks from Bend, Oregon

[@FpsWrex]

Honestly one of the most useful videos for surfing better - keeping your surfing muscles in shape is key! Really appreciate this video Nathan!

[@TheTMAC112233]

Nate! You got some the best energy on youtube my man! Couldn't feel more blessed to have some of this content to look forward to during this Pandemic especially. I hope to emulate your mentally as I face some challenges that are sure to be on this way in life. Maybe not a challenge the size of JAWS! however I think we can all agree that seeing the world through your lens can add a little pep to all our steps. Aloha from SD BRO!

[@nathanladd125]

Pushups, pullups and delt work pretty much cover it for me. Make sure you are doin full range of motion. Slow and controlled on the eccentric. Bands are fine for warmup but you want to build muscle so weights are going to make you strong. Lower weight with high reps (max 30) to build endurance and strength. Mix in cardio. Boom done.

[@mls01981]

Thanks for sharing this video. I'm excited to learn about how elite surfers prepare for surfing -- fitness, diet, etc... It's easy to assume that elite surfers are "naturally gifted," but clearly that is one small slice of a much bigger pie.

[@johndoeyedoe]

Bad asthmatic. Getting back into stand up after a decade hiatus. Need these gym techniques cause, surprise, surprise paddling (esp to catch a wave) tends to make my asthma come on... Cheers for these tips. 🤙

[@joshrandal6982]

You should enter the Catalina to Manhattan Beach paddle board race for the hell of it. Back in the 80’s it was laid back now just like surfing it’s serious. I know you could make the distance but it would be a challenge.

[@JLT3]

I’ve had four shoulder surgeries in six years. I’ve lost so much strength and ROM it’s, to be candid, depressing. My last one was right before Covid hit and was not able to to attend physical therapy or go to the gym for recovery. Thank you for the crossover symmetry product, just bought it.

[@NathanFlorence]

Dude stoked you got that its super legit!!

[@ontoniobanderas]

I’m in the same boat, shattered my shoulder bodyboarding twice 2 years ago and needed surgery on it twice. Despite a relatively steady yoga practice I still don’t have full ROM. Can you please let me know how this goes for you?

[@dreadedbruh]

This is sick bro, really appreciate you doing this extra vid. Super legit helpful!

[@pedfam6]

BEAST!!!! Great workout, gonna use it!! It’s all about the FLAME SOCKS!!!!!

[@James-ip5gz]

I wanted to improve my paddling endurance and I came up with a similar exercise to the one in 6:35 because I felt like it replicated paddling the most. Glad Nathan agrees

[@mls01981]

Agreed -- super simple, no equipment needed. Battle ropes are another good one with minimal equipment. A full body workout, great for surfing.

[@James-ip5gz]

@@mls01981 Swimming in a pool is better. Need to try battle ropes sometime tho

[@craigclark9345]

Be yourself. Let the universe do it’s thing. Always say yes to opportunity. Surf in between.

[@hyshamrasheed5348]

Wow man eternal wisdom thank you 🙏

[@bsmbB]

Coming out of a 15 year drought of no short boarding and barely any body boarding I did modified straight arm pull downs on a overhead cable machine. Worked great doing max weight for sets of 20-30 and 2min interval sets. Also did "sprints" as my cable machine allows me to pull the cable quickly without the weights flying around. Also with the machine it allows 2 handles on 1 side to work with equal weight so I get the bench in an incline position and grab both handles and do a swimming motion for basically the same sets as the straight arm pull down. In December I couldn't hang in the current at 6ft prays on a bodyboard now I can short board for 3 plus hours pretty easy

[@Swandivein]

So good Nate!! Love your training vids! We want more !

[@deanoC2302]

Great to see pro surfer sharing tips! Great guy! Keep being yourself! Enjoy all your vlogs!

[@joninsco861]

Thank you Nate. I have been following your Sessions at Jaws . You Are one of the Surfers That have raised the Barr in big wave Pro Surfing. Yeah good Advice . Look forward to future Footage.

[@Wheeler81]

LOVE THIS NATE! More of these vids please! Yeew! :)

[@kathleencopp1840]

Great stuff ...youre a good teacher...well rounded in your presentation....stay humble.....enjoy your surfing...

[@1royalwolf]

Lack of mobility is definitely my biggest issue. Clearly your techniques work though Nath. Your endurance with paddling is the best in the business🤙 Can you show a routine to build strength and flexibility in the hips. I find my biggest issue surfing is being able to compress at the hips instead of bending my back and leaning over. 👍

[@Ismail-Assalih]

Nathan ! Thank you a lot for showing me the crossover symmetrie. I feel so match relief off my shoulder pain🙏. This thing really works and I feel so much better after only one week of this exercises. God bless you 🫶

[@colefarris6501]

Most underrated channel on YT! By far....

[@tonyseahawk4458]

Advice on technique of paddling, dropping in, and riding in the barrel. Also advice on progressing from being an Amateur surfer to advanced. Love your informative videos. I always watch when they are about teaching us. Thank you always putting out great content btw.

[@josemanuelcamara5578]

Hey man!! Great videos!! I'd like to learn how to train resistance under water! Cause sometimes you have heavy holdowns and I'd like to learn how to be good at holding breath, emergency breath, and the mental process to get trough it! Thanks 👌

[@NathanFlorence]

My breath hold is horrible, i always manage to stay focused tho... not calm... focused adrenaline is a hell of a drug

[@danielfonck3744]

@@NathanFlorence a video on this would super helpful!

[@ypure3859]

Nathan and Koa r my fav because they keep the simple n raw. not polished...it's fun..real.

[@mikebranch7928]

Awesome work out tunes. Thanks for the tips. I haven’t actually seen a video on how to do a frontside fins out snap. Figured out backside but yeah that would be cool

[@geesonnit]

Brilliant content, really helpful! Thanks 🙏🏼 💪🏼🤙🏻

[@jeffe.3453]

Awesome, CrossFit workouts are applicable across many spectrums in sports. I need to work on my strength and endurance with paddling after a 2 decades off the board. Motivating to see someone in the surfing world applying WODS.

[@alexcarter8807]

When I was a teen we moved from Punalu'u which had mediocre waves but pretty much all the time, to Hau'ula which had better waves but only when there was a swell, and of all things I discovered just good old push-ups did wonders for me. I also used to just paddle, even when I was a little kid, until my arms felt like noodles and then paddle some more.

[@JoshEvans0]

Would be super rad to have a how-to on how to kinda improve your turns, like specific turns like holding on to a big close out float or like timing and making a roundhouse cutback look sicker or just generally how to kinda improve your turns and get more rotation and power out of them. Love the videos, keep up the great work. Oh and come surf New Zealand.

[@benh4299]

This video was awesome Nate !! This is gonna help me out thanks bro!!!

[@didymostruespeal]

This is a new genre hydromind is leading the way. To be surf ready in places that don't have surf all the time... Stoked... But what I really want to see Nathan Florence do. Is paddle out at ocean Beach San Francisco and get some barrels. You have to add it on to a Mavericks trip.I think (ocean Beach San Francisco )might be one of the hardest paddle outs right next to Puerto Escondido. It's sort of is California's Puerto Escondido... If anyone else would like to see Nathan and his friends get barreled and make the craziest paddle out. Say so.!! One of the hardest chargers out there

[@freedom7475]

Great informative vid mate,keep em coming .Hello from New Zealand

[@Ejazzle]

There’s one thing you forgot to mention that has increased my paddling efficiency by a full 7%. Have pump it up playing on repeat in your head while padding as well as while in the gym and on your way to/from the gym.

[@blackdog2006]

Great stuff. Thanks Bro. Love to see some exercises/stretches/plyos to both get the popup quicker and my overall surfing more dynamic. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@davidmiller3671]

Amazing video as always! Tutorial on popping up would be awesome.

[@MangoTreeWildAndFree]

Thanks a lot for this one! I had already a couple of shoulder injuries and surgeries, but of course I still surf and have my own workout. But i will add some of these to my exercises. Great Vlog, thx!

[@WeekendPirate]

Literally was trying to work on my paddling movements and muscles last time I was in the gym. Thanks!

[@snoopergnar3719]

Nathan, this video is a game changer for a Texas surfer like me with a surgically repaired shoulder. Thank you 🙏

[@NathanFlorence]

Dude get that crossover symmetry its a game changer

[@Clickhawaii]

Need more of these videos really want to know your opinion on gaining paddle power I’m a weekend warrior so I need to do these dry land workouts as much as I can. Whenever I get back in the water I feel tired from not practicing the paddling and I hate getting cleaned out or not being able to catch waves because of weak paddling.

[@kyledewaal9332]

How do you get over fear when surfing waves of consequence aka slabby reefs... Tips for falling off takeoff and close out barrel?

[@marcopacheco7927]

Great job Nathan.Good example to me, in my sofa.Monday is a big day to "start the music".

[@freeflyer64]

You are a machine. Good work and thanks for all the great posts

[@michaelrichardson4827]

Awesome suggestions for improving back and shoulder flexibility. Going to buy a Crossover Symmetry band now. I use a Vasa SwimErg which seems to be working for paddling fitness.

[@thebigsurf3r]

I was looking for video like this two days before thx ^^

[@mattzg8611]

Awesome videos buddy !! Thank you very much for the good vibes and inspiration !! yewwwwwwww

[@preston8191]

love it nate 🍻 thanks from Bend, Oregon

[@MrNvona]

Tell us about the bikes in the background and what role it plays in your routine. Thanks, love the vlog. Yew!

[@davispride1]

This was sweet - working on some shoulder mobility and endurance right now and am definitely going to tie in that exercise w/ the kettlebells. What's the hydration mix you're using? Thanks!!

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Nate love the gym set up! Iam sure you have plenty of resources, but I have been a Owner and CF coach for 12 years. Would be happy to help with anything related to CF. Keep up the great content.

[@kennethjensen7844]

Definitely nutrition for extreme days and the slower days💥

[@henryalbagli5221]

Wow, thanks! Can you help me with how I should carry my board, should I carry it nose facing forward or backward, when it's drizzling can I carrie my board be on my head so I don't get wet? Maybe I should just get my golf caddie to Carrie my board, or what if I had him paddle out for me, yaaa that would be sick! Geee Nathan I cant thank you enough for putting out these videos, your doing so much for the sport and the surfing community. I really didn't watch this video, surfers regardless how good they that post stuff like this is like a half starved pack mule trying to be a Budweiser Clydesdale.

[@_gnarhess]

This is all time! Thank you brother. I’m way fired up on this program 🤙🏼

[@elsaweissbrich08741]

so I've a question.... hope you don't mind, you mentioned in one of your recent videos when john got "8 perfect waves at pipe and backdoor" that he used several skills including crowd manipulation. how does one manipulate the crowd or how does that work in general? it seems you are all such a tight knit community and often out surfing together. I can understand it better i think in competition but is it something you put a lot of thought into when just free surfing so you can get the best waves? your whole family (including not by blood) is very inspiring thanks for sharing a little of your life with the world, makes my week each week seeing you all loving life and nature!!

[@handroswanepoel3566]

Yes please I would really appreciate all the tricks and tips cause I just started surfing and I'd love to progress as fast as I can

[@MM19MM88]

@Nathan Florence, great video, would like to learn more about breath training. Specifically to assist with longer hold downs.

[@theo7260]

This is what I needed!! 🤙🤙

[@steveniemann231]

Second Nathan you are such a good surfer keep up the good work

[@geoffreyyoste45]

Love the fit video plan, I’m in Mississippi so my chances to get on any waves is extremely rare. I want to be ready when the time comes. Thanks brother!!! 😎✌️

[@jordanlucky8213]

Love it bro keep it up !

[@dork_strikes_again]

This is gonna make my workout a whole lot more interesting. Thank you!

[@joshuateitelbaum7600]

Very inspirational!!!!!! Showing us how the sausage is made!

[@MicheleProietto200]

Great workout Nate! Also would be interesting your pov on a take off workout especially upper body.

[@thomdanger777]

Thanks man! Old guy needs this

[@stephelectra]

These are so awsome!! paddle into wave strategies please!!!

[@scottbraunsdorf2852]

Awesome video. Great movements and perfect approach with how mental training through crossfit transfers to the situations in the water. Not a lot of things compare to trying to scrap under a clean up set like a crossfit workout.

[@jolandelbarre7592]

Do you have tips for speed and flow generation

[@cru7ch3ss]

as in on your board or speed of workout, cause ive noticed if you practice skating and not pushing only trying to generate speed from the tail and pumping its very similar and increases the amount of speed I generate on the wave.

[@antpoop2404]

simply put: surf more. I find a good way of doing this is to paddle back out anyway after the wave you think will be your last wave.

[@Fknheck]

My life has always revolved around snowboarding but since I’m not very rich and Canadian, I’ve always felt aimless during the summers but I always loved being on the water. I grew up canoeing a lot and kayaking which lead to my job as a whitewater raft guide which I did for 4 summers. I didn’t love that though so I quit that and moved to a town with a good skate scene. I didn’t grow up skating but the community felt similar to snowboarding in so many ways and I love board sports. That was fun but I got hurt lots and I was missing nature so when I got to try surfing it really occurred to me that this could be my new summer thing because it combines 3 things I love so much; board sports, water sports and nature. Then I discovered travelling and now all I can think about is getting out of Canada to find some swell in a warm place. It’s taking over

[@Toby88888]

Love these instructional vids. I know you have a great video on wiping out but could you do one on how to wipeout and not hit the bottom when it's shallow. Tips or tricks. Thanks guys

[@pauljensen5562]

this is great. thanks for taking the time! cheers from cali

[@James-ip5gz]

On the exercise at 6:03, arching your back helps you paddle for MUCH longer. I remember Nate explaining it to his dad in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5DYiHSafaqfj7c&ab_channel=NathanFlorence at 10:07.

[@NathanFlorence]

Yes!

[@supremesurfer9473]

@@NathanFlorence Love your vlogs nath.

[@ypure3859]

Love this...Thanks Nath!!

[@christianheim33]

Beast!! Nate, looking like it’s almost time to buy tsla?? Or is going down to 500? I’m ready when you are! Sorry, no questions about the workout. Haha

[@NathanFlorence]

We like the stonk!

[@RiverNugs]

Love your Videos! Very inspiring! Thanks man, really!

[@onosenteno7936]

Thanx for those shoulder workouts. You are a beast. I’d like to know more about grabbing rail and pig dogging. Especially on waves of consequences. Thanx dude and keep on rockin🤘🏽🤙🏽✌🏽

[@masonmikeska2413]

Thank I have been looking for this video because I have no clue what to do in the off season

[@ethanmcalpin2]

Appreciate you and your vids, brotha!

[@LotetaCartel]

How about the diet 🤷🏽‍♂️ , maybe a video of that ! Great workout , your sock were on fire 🔥🔥

[@footkinetics]

Thanks for sharing 👍 Great workout 🏋️‍♀️ Well done 👌. Do you think those Surfskates (i.e. Smoothstar, SwellTech) are helpful for surfing development (on flat days)?

[@moledog88]

Damn dude ,,you’re a beast ! Excellent video

[@jordidalmau8471]

and how many reps on the skier/bands and the kettle thing?

[@JoãoChen39]

nate i would love to see a video about your diet, it would really help me and im super interested to know about it

[@duartesimoes977]

Nathan one question, do you use TRX? if so can you make a video, instastory, or name one workout? keep the good word Nate and zoard, and keep up with the stonkkkkks,good luck

[@zetacoremusic]

i would love to know how to transition from a longboard to a shorter one, for begginers or everyone in general, love the vidss

[@ryanlowe988]

In all seriousness you just start riding shorter boards. Many many moons ago I went from a long board to a 6'10" mid length literally took a few waves. Soon after I went to a 5'10". Now I have 6 boards from 5'7" to 6'6" in switch them up on a regular basis depending on conditions. You can do it ✊🏼🤙🏼

[@zetacoremusic]

@@ryanlowe988 thankss!!

[@santiagomussio1167]

Hi Nathan, thanks for all the training guidance! How often do you recommend to do this excersises in the week?