I'm also using the bosu training mixed with softbox box jumps and burpees. I like to do burpees onto the bosu to simulate the initial pop up and then try to maintain my balance without falling off.
Kales Broccoli l have a sector 9 longboard that I ride around my neighborhood trying to carve it like a surfboard. I was also working on paddling with my feet on the ottoman and chest on the exercise ball but I am struggling with motivation. I use your videos for inspiration!
Hey brother, Went out for the first time today and was feeling pretty low, I couldn’t catch a wave at all, I tried for a good two hours without much luck, But......... the waves started getting bigger and something clicked and I caught pretty much every wave after that, I’m now starting to stand up, and in some cases was actually standing all the way until the wave died down and I was still standing on the board. I’m so happy now, progress is good, Every time I caught a wave I could hear your voice saying put your hands on the board not the rails, and slowly I managed to get that right, however I’m having trouble with the pop up, I keep landing my feet towards the edge of the board instead of the middle and keep falling off. Thanks for your videos brother!! You have helped me a lot. First time out and I was already standing, I probably looked like a drunk on a night out lol but I was up!! 👍
One of my favorite videos!! The incorporation of the medicine ball to mimic water is a game changer! Legs never shook so much haha Gave me the idea to throw my skimboard on top of the ball so I could space my feet out and get into a proper stance and honestly do not think there could be a training exercise, thanks dudes! :) 🏄🏽♂️🤙🏽
Oh! Also gave me the idea to put the skimboard on the ball and my legs on a swivel chair (only have one ball) in a paddle position with my chest on the board; then practicing paddling and quickly popping into a pop-up push up, way different than just doing push-ups! Thanks again guys!
Love this one. In NZ there was/is a product called gyroboard - it was excellent when I was learning to snowboard. Unfortunately gave mine away years ago when I went traveling. Check it out though! Pretty different to your average balance board, can practice 360s with it too.
Great video. I'm currently doing a lot of stretching and balancing at the gym. Would be great to get some insights on low impact exercises to build lung capacity and endurance (e.g swimming, meditation, rowing machines, stationary bike, etc.). A few times I've found myself out of breath in the water... so some tips on how to improve this would be awesome!!
Great video as usual. Really appreciate this as a surfer with very limited surfing opportunities that struggles to maintain the requisite conditioning.
I find the best "training" is to stand on my board while waiting for sets in the lineup. Your balance on the board will 10X. Easier to do the smaller the board is. After that would be doing wheelies or manuals on a skateboard. Or take an old skateboard deck and balance it on 2L bottle filled with water. Or voodoo board works too. 👍💪
I figured out I was slipping off my surfboard because I had so much sunscreen on my whole body that it was making me slippery. I don't have a solution for this.
Hey Kales! what do you think that si the best condition of the training ball. I mean, full or air or a little bit less inflated? For me is easy get on my knees but when it comes to the squat... Anyway, Great videos! It a sorrow that I discovered you after leaving Avalon. Beutifull place!
ty h I always use full inflated ones but yes it does get harder! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Thanks mate but you struggle in your 20s. What about in our 60s after we've been surfing all our lives, but are rapidly losing our balance? (It's okay once up & our feet are in the right position). The main problem is leaping to our feet quickly - especially late-immediate-tuck-in takeoffs, and whitewash takeoffs (like the old days). Capping it all off I have torn/crushed knee cartilage in one knee. Maybe the balance board is better? I saw Medina does on-the-floor twists, on his feet but twisting and looking up?
So theirs alot of people out their saying that these type of exercises can hurt you rather than help you due to stability issues in certain muscles? Is this true?
Possibly? But instability is cured by training - it may just need to be more isolated to work specifically on those areas before introducing holistic approach. This is why you work with a good trainer :)
Definitely if you've never tried balancing on a Swiss ball you can get injured falling off break a wrist. Kale has likely practiced this many times to get to a point where he can press a weight overhead but there is a high risk for little reward. I would rather stick to a single leg deadlift or a split squat with a bench supporting your back foot (Bulgarian split squat). This challenges your balance and develops your leg strength but without the high risk of wiping out.
A lot of people get hurt surfing too;) start slow, trainer like kale said, and yeah, whatever you get out of this is likely going to make you less prone to injury in water...don’t forget to stretch before you paddle out;)
Hey Kale, I think your intention is great but kneeling/standing Swiss ball are not the safest exercises for most surfers to improve their balance! Most surfers are better to focus more on single limb strength, rotational mobility and strength than solely balance to improve performance. The lunges at the end are a better example of developing limb strength + balance others are single leg deadlifts, high box step up, lateral jumps, 180 jumps etc . When we balance on a bosu and squat our force production of our lower limbs decreases compared to a solid surface, this will not correlate with improved performance. Lastly Surfing is a skill, that involves a split stance squat, rotational hip movement and upper body torsion. ( You do great in your surfing and skating videos demonstrating this 👍 ) , time in the gym is better spent doing lunges, single leg squats, paddling muscle strengthening and other bodyweight conditioning exercises than focusing solely on balance. I do enjoy your videos though keep up the great work inspiring others to train and get better at surfing! Cheers Phil (Surfphysio)
@@HowtoRip I'm overweight and in terrible physical health compared to pretty much all surfers but I'm working on it. I had a trainer teach me to do squats on the bosu ball. It was a bitch at first; my legs were shaking like mad. But I've gotten good at it. Shit, if I can do it at 44 and a hundred pounds overweight....no, it may not be the safest thing. But neither is surfing, really. Anyway, I can get on and off a bosu without help now. That said, it helps to stand facing a wall on either the bosu or the ball. I used that as a crutch until I was able to do it on my own. You can put your hands against the wall for support at first and when you lose your balance. Works really well until you get the hang of it. Starting on the bosu was a good suggestion, Kale.
You're awesome, Kales Broccoli! By sharing your wisdom, you inspire many intermediate surfers like me to carry on and perfect the sport. Surfing truly is fun! You are amazing guys! Thank you!
Taylor Saavedra May have some chances coming up in the future Taylor! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Thanks for tuning in guys!! What sort of training are you guys doing in the gym for you're surfing?
Kales Broccoli thanks for what you guys do, even if you don’t get the views or likes you guys help so much
I'm also using the bosu training mixed with softbox box jumps and burpees. I like to do burpees onto the bosu to simulate the initial pop up and then try to maintain my balance without falling off.
Kales Broccoli l have a sector 9 longboard that I ride around my neighborhood trying to carve it like a surfboard. I was also working on paddling with my feet on the ottoman and chest on the exercise ball but I am struggling with motivation. I use your videos for inspiration!
Shake weights
girabaldy tasty what does shake weights mean?!
Hey brother,
Went out for the first time today and was feeling pretty low, I couldn’t catch a wave at all, I tried for a good two hours without much luck,
But......... the waves started getting bigger and something clicked and I caught pretty much every wave after that, I’m now starting to stand up, and in some cases was actually standing all the way until the wave died down and I was still standing on the board. I’m so happy now, progress is good,
Every time I caught a wave I could hear your voice saying put your hands on the board not the rails, and slowly I managed to get that right, however I’m having trouble with the pop up, I keep landing my feet towards the edge of the board instead of the middle and keep falling off.
Thanks for your videos brother!!
You have helped me a lot.
First time out and I was already standing, I probably looked like a drunk on a night out lol but I was up!!
👍
Pushups on olympic rings is another awesome way to improve your takeoff balance. Might add a bosu or swiss ball for the feet after watching this.
*Swiss ball*
_For training balance_
1. Kneel/squat/stand 4:43/5:00/5:16
2. Squats (keep eyes level) 5:40
3. Squats + tennis ball catch 5:49
4. One arm dumbell press (after mastering 1-3) 6:23
*Ground*
_For transverse plane movement_
5. Lunges 8:53
6. Weighted lunge with a twist 9:14
7. Lunge with one arm press 9:27
8. Jump lunge 9:40
*Bosu ball*
_For developing the take-off_
9. Pushups on 1-2 bosu balls (hands flat & under shoulders) 10:51
One of my favorite videos!! The incorporation of the medicine ball to mimic water is a game changer! Legs never shook so much haha
Gave me the idea to throw my skimboard on top of the ball so I could space my feet out and get into a proper stance and honestly do not think there could be a training exercise, thanks dudes! :) 🏄🏽♂️🤙🏽
Oh! Also gave me the idea to put the skimboard on the ball and my legs on a swivel chair (only have one ball) in a paddle position with my chest on the board; then practicing paddling and quickly popping into a pop-up push up, way different than just doing push-ups! Thanks again guys!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Awesome mate!! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
That's wild man, sounds dangerous. Post some videos
@@KalesBroccoli oh you have a different channel? I’m confused,
I think I subbed to your channel, I’ll check
Recommend doing balancing exercises on a stationary skating longboard. foot positioning and back/ forth balance is very applicable to surfing!
Love this one. In NZ there was/is a product called gyroboard - it was excellent when I was learning to snowboard. Unfortunately gave mine away years ago when I went traveling. Check it out though! Pretty different to your average balance board, can practice 360s with it too.
Great video. I'm currently doing a lot of stretching and balancing at the gym.
Would be great to get some insights on low impact exercises to build lung capacity and endurance (e.g swimming, meditation, rowing machines, stationary bike, etc.). A few times I've found myself out of breath in the water... so some tips on how to improve this would be awesome!!
Rich McNabb okay Rich I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
@@KalesBroccoli Legend!!!!
Me too😢when I surf for like 3 hours,when I get out the water I can't breathe properly and my chest feels like its shut tightly
Great video as usual. Really appreciate this as a surfer with very limited surfing opportunities that struggles to maintain the requisite conditioning.
🤙🏽🙏🏽
Johnny Kuehl thanks John! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Love the dynamic balance exercises. Complements the mobility/flexibility video very well. Good work
John Vion thanks John!! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
very simple, well explained and effective
Great content that translates directly to surfing. Very helpful
I find the best "training" is to stand on my board while waiting for sets in the lineup. Your balance on the board will 10X. Easier to do the smaller the board is. After that would be doing wheelies or manuals on a skateboard. Or take an old skateboard deck and balance it on 2L bottle filled with water. Or voodoo board works too. 👍💪
Cool man, good stuff for this endless winter were having here.
Jim McCarley for sure ! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
I figured out I was slipping off my surfboard because I had so much sunscreen on my whole body that it was making me slippery. I don't have a solution for this.
Functional training,hiit circuits,suspension,rings,yoga and some basic balance exercises will do the trick.....its not a circus act.
I would stand / squat on the bosu ball when I went to gym regular. Not been to gym for a long time, which is why my surfing has probably suffered.
Perfect surf training video ! Thanks guys
Thank you! I'm addicted to your channel :) Great workouts, especially these days!
very cool exercises Kale, I like that equipment you are using, the balance focus is so beneficial.
Craig Wilson hundred percent Craig! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Thank you so much, for the tips and proper training for surfing!🤙
maybe do a video about how the number fins on your board affects performance? (single fins boards, twin, thruster and quad kinda thing)
Sam O'Brien will do! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Love it, thank you Kale!!
How the f**k did he manage to snap back on that board in the last sequence of the intro 1:30??
like: NOPE! Not done yet!
Great workout tips!
Hey Kales! what do you think that si the best condition of the training ball. I mean, full or air or a little bit less inflated?
For me is easy get on my knees but when it comes to the squat...
Anyway, Great videos! It a sorrow that I discovered you after leaving Avalon. Beutifull place!
ty h I always use full inflated ones but yes it does get harder! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Cool video guys...cheers from Ecuador... congratulations ..!..shaka
what kind of swiss ball is that? mine indents and is wayyy softer than that one
Thank you for being so informative
This is so helpful, thanks guys. Awesome music and flow as usual.
Patrik Becomes thanks Patrick! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Doing manuals/nose manuals on a skateboard will improve your balance dramatically.
Nice tip, cheers
Any reccies for size of swiss ball?
I'm inlove with this channel
Great vid, BUT is that window in the background opened while the AC is running? o_O
ty guys another great video, high end techniques :) cheers from Brazil!
sicaferal thanks legend! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Activate the banana! In the states, theres also the indo board. You could make your own. Its a tube with a flat board on top.
Yeah I know the ones :) also helpful
Love your use of Homeostasis. Beautifully said.
Kim Perry thanks Kim! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
thanks for the video. cheers from NZ
Rhian Howells no worries legend. I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Thanks mate but you struggle in your 20s. What about in our 60s after we've been surfing all our lives, but are rapidly losing our balance? (It's okay once up & our feet are in the right position). The main problem is leaping to our feet quickly - especially late-immediate-tuck-in takeoffs, and whitewash takeoffs (like the old days). Capping it all off I have torn/crushed knee cartilage in one knee. Maybe the balance board is better? I saw Medina does on-the-floor twists, on his feet but twisting and looking up?
sick balance, dude!
The piano notes in this song they chose sounds like they played some sour keys and added it to their song for the video 😂
One word: slacklining.
Very very helpful thank you
Hello thanks for the video! I keep learning from you!
What do you mean about getting to esoteric on us? 🤔
Another great video Kale!
Thanks grommet!!
What about the surf board with the jet ski holding on to the ropes what is that called
Awesome video. Very impressed!
Carmencita2017 Day thanks champ I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Excellent video dude
Thanks!
So theirs alot of people out their saying that these type of exercises can hurt you rather than help you due to stability issues in certain muscles? Is this true?
Possibly? But instability is cured by training - it may just need to be more isolated to work specifically on those areas before introducing holistic approach. This is why you work with a good trainer :)
Definitely if you've never tried balancing on a Swiss ball you can get injured falling off break a wrist.
Kale has likely practiced this many times to get to a point where he can press a weight overhead but there is a high risk for little reward.
I would rather stick to a single leg deadlift or a split squat with a bench supporting your back foot (Bulgarian split squat). This challenges your balance and develops your leg strength but without the high risk of wiping out.
A lot of people get hurt surfing too;) start slow, trainer like kale said, and yeah, whatever you get out of this is likely going to make you less prone to injury in water...don’t forget to stretch before you paddle out;)
Hey Kale, I think your intention is great but kneeling/standing Swiss ball are not the safest exercises for most surfers to improve their balance!
Most surfers are better to focus more on single limb strength, rotational mobility and strength than solely balance to improve performance.
The lunges at the end are a better example of developing limb strength + balance others are single leg deadlifts, high box step up, lateral jumps, 180 jumps etc . When we balance on a bosu and squat our force production of our lower limbs decreases compared to a solid surface, this will not correlate with improved performance.
Lastly Surfing is a skill, that involves a split stance squat, rotational hip movement and upper body torsion. ( You do great in your surfing and skating videos demonstrating this 👍 ) , time in the gym is better spent doing lunges, single leg squats, paddling muscle strengthening and other bodyweight conditioning exercises than focusing solely on balance.
I do enjoy your videos though keep up the great work inspiring others to train and get better at surfing! Cheers Phil (Surfphysio)
Hey Phil!! Thanks for your comment - I disagree but that’s okay :)
@@HowtoRip I'm overweight and in terrible physical health compared to pretty much all surfers but I'm working on it. I had a trainer teach me to do squats on the bosu ball. It was a bitch at first; my legs were shaking like mad. But I've gotten good at it. Shit, if I can do it at 44 and a hundred pounds overweight....no, it may not be the safest thing. But neither is surfing, really.
Anyway, I can get on and off a bosu without help now. That said, it helps to stand facing a wall on either the bosu or the ball. I used that as a crutch until I was able to do it on my own. You can put your hands against the wall for support at first and when you lose your balance. Works really well until you get the hang of it. Starting on the bosu was a good suggestion, Kale.
really good!
What’s the round balance thing called? I want it
wow!
great vid! one unrelated question if I may: what do you put on your face while in the water? My regular sunscreen keeps burning my eyes....
Change sunscreen 😛
I use a natural zinc - cacao butter etc and it’s the best sunscreen I’ve ever used for sure
Awesomeness
Amazing vid bro!!!
Rafael leitão oliveira thanks RAF!! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
@@KalesBroccoliBroccoli can`t wait to check it out, man ... keep posting ..its an amazing content to the surfing community...
Verry cool bro, regards form Indonesia
😁🏄🏼♂️🤙🏽
Efhreim Sibuea hey mate! Thankyou ! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Epic stuff
Jon Salvador thanks Jon’ I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Next video, how to take your first barrel ride!
I read that as how to rest in peace lol
Hey Kale, just wondering: do you need to use a weighted ball or just a normal ball for this?
fakeplasticdreams we just use normal ones :) I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
You're awesome, Kales Broccoli! By sharing your wisdom, you inspire many intermediate surfers like me to carry on and perfect the sport. Surfing truly is fun! You are amazing guys! Thank you!
This is some Mr Myagi stuff
It is a bit easier to get the hang of it with a less inflated ball at first.
U are very 👍 and my Team
Amay Ressay thanks Amay! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
🏄♂️💪
🤙🏽🧘♂️
Mahalo
PSA: this video is great but it could really start at five minutes in.
I wanna hangout with you guys and surf with you 😂
Taylor Saavedra May have some chances coming up in the future Taylor! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Anyone else here live in California
Owen Greenlee soon!!
Awesome!
Did he accidentally say Fxxx?
John w maybe
I see potential wipeout on my face coach
Fun day in the office then? ;)
Yeah!
gandalf587 excellent day! I’ll have loads more content coming on my channel soon (the one I am commenting from).
Kale I like your videos but half way through it and still you didn’t say anything ...
Gay
You finally came out!! 🎉🎉🎉
Vertigo from high pitch