Three health benefits of surfing

You may have noticed that surfers look younger than their age, are always positive, and are generally in a good mood. You can say it’s a surfer stereotype, but it’s generally true. And that comes from the benefits surfers get from surfing. 

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Here are three health benefits you can get from surfing. 

1. Surfing makes you physically stronger 

Surfing is a great cardiovascular exercise that keeps your heart pumping. And since a large part of surfing involves paddling, it makes for a good core and upper body workout. And once you catch a wave to ride, you are using your core for balance, and your legs to remain on the surfboard. 

2. Surfing helps you with weight loss 

If you’re planning on losing weight, then surfing is one of the best activities to do it with. The average person burns around 400 calories an hour while they surf. Since you’re going to enjoy surfing, the hour tends to go by very fast, and you’ll likely want to surf for another hour. 

3. Surfing provides mental benefits 

I’ve stated earlier that surfers tend to always be in a good mood. That’s because extended physical exercise leads to the release of endorphins that provide a natural euphoria and good mood. And since surfing is done in nature, you find this time a release from thoughts from your busy schedule.

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Hi there, John Clemenza here. I’m a semi-pro surfer from Hawaii. I have a part-time job at a smoothie station near Waikiki beach. Besides Hawaii, my favorite place to be is New York. Follow me on Twitter for more updates.