Health

Natural Ways to Rejuvenate Skin

Fitness Professional/Surfer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Most of the hours in my day are spent outside- training clients, surfing, and playing beach volleyball. It is not only essential to keep my skin protected, but it is very important to repair any damage that has been done.

Date Night: Homemade Avocado Pesto Pasta

Fitness Professional/Surfer
Friday, April 20th, 2012

This California spin on an Italian classic is delicious, healthy and perfect for a night in.

Core Workout: Improve Performance

Fitness Professional/Surfer
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Training is a great compliment to surfing, and helps keep you in great shape and injury free. This workout is ideal for those days when I want some exercise outdoors.

Tavarua Free Fall

Professional Surfer/Lifeguard/Boatman
Monday, April 9th, 2012

The island of Tavarua in Fiji has given me many unique experiences throughout the years, but this is one I will never forget – one that ultimately revealed a life-changing decision to become sober.

There’s No Saltwater Immunity

Surfer/Writer/Human
Monday, March 5th, 2012

Surfers seem the most unlikely to be afflicted with the pain and anguish of mental health difficulties that now affect around 20% of the Australian adult population. But unfortunately that’s wrong.

Surfing Through Brain Injury

Sports News Editor/Surfer
Monday, February 6th, 2012

This is the story of Ethan Ward, a ten-year-old surfer who had brain surgery after a stray surfboard fractured his skull. It’s a story of recovery and the value (and power) of surfing.

Why Girls Don’t Dig You

Writer/Surfer/Cook
Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Women don’t look at men with the same hot-blooded concentration as we do them. The woman has much more to deal with, particularly if the man is a surfer. So much can go wrong.

Mind Surfing

Archaeologist/Surfer/Writer
Monday, December 26th, 2011

Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols believes the oceans produce neurological benefits that aid in mood elevation, stress reduction, and better memory. Good news for surfers.

Waves for Change: Fighting HIV by Surfing

Director, Isiqalo Foundation
Friday, December 9th, 2011

Based in Cape Town South Africa, Waves for Change is harnessing the power of surfing to teach young adults more about HIV.

Yoga Tips: Chest and Shoulder Opener

Professional Surfer/Yogi
Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Surfers are constantly rotating their shoulders forward while paddling or slouching over their boards, waiting for waves. Here’s an exercise that’ll help keep those shoulders healthy.

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