Proper nutrition is essential for athletes to perform at their best. It not only provides the energy needed for training and competition but also supports recovery, muscle repair, and overall health. Here are some key principles of athlete nutrition: ▌ 1. Energy Balance Athletes need enough calories to fuel their activities while maintaining a healthy […]
The invention of the wetsuit helped surfers surf all year round and practice in cold water for longer. This led to progress in the design of surfboards and allowed surfers to learn how to do more radical maneuvers. There is a specialty “Surfing Science and Technology” at the University of Plymouth in the UK. […]
Captain James Cook was the first person to describe surfing. This happened in 1778. He wrote that the man on the board “seemed to be on the verge of ecstasy, so quickly and smoothly carried away by the sea.” Hawaiians called surfing “he’enalu”, which means “sliding on the waves”. Surfing for Hawaiians was a central […]