| Aside from physical exercise, a well-planned diet also | | | | Fats are also essential in maintaining an ideal surfer's |
| plays an important role in preparing yourself for | | | | body. Their role is to maintain other vital functions of |
| surfing. A surfer should the right kinds of food when | | | | the cells that are not supported by protein and |
| he is about to undergo a thorough conditioning for | | | | carbohydrates. When the body is deprived from fats, |
| surfing. | | | | different illness can also set in. In the case of most |
| It is advisable that the person should consume foods | | | | surfers, they can experience abnormal body |
| that are rich in carbohydrates, protein and fats. | | | | thermo-regulation, especially as they expose a lot of |
| These three major food groups will have their own | | | | skin while riding the waves. Some vitamins and |
| contribution to the body while doing some forceful | | | | minerals are also affected because their absorption |
| activity, such as surfing. | | | | depends on the availability of fats inside the body. |
| Carbohydrates are the principal source of energy of | | | | Aside from eating energy-rich foods, it is also |
| the body. In other words, it is the fuel of the body. | | | | recommended to supply the body with adequate |
| Without it, the person will feel weak, exhausted, and | | | | amount of fluids, especially water. Conditioning for |
| confused. That is because the cells in the body do | | | | surfing requires at least 3000 ml or more of water |
| not have enough energy to perform their functions. | | | | supply. That is because while the body is twisting and |
| Foods that are rich in carbohydrates include rice, | | | | turning, water is lost through sweating. This is a |
| wheat, and cereals. | | | | normal process of eliminating waste and maintaining |
| Protein aids in repairing the damaged tissues as they | | | | homeostasis in times of tough sports. Less amount |
| undergo a wear-and-tear process, especially when | | | | of fluids inside the body will result to increased risk |
| the body is doing tasks that require extreme | | | | for illness conditions, such as hypovolemia and |
| movements, just like in surfing. Protein is also an | | | | electrolyte imbalances, that can affect surfing |
| alternative fuel of the body when it gets depleted of | | | | performance. |
| carbohydrates. Without protein, the body will | | | | Proper diet is indeed one of the essential factors to |
| experience a longer time of wound healing, or longer | | | | be considered while the body is conditioning for |
| hours of relief from trauma, such as strains and | | | | surfing. It is as important as regular exercise because |
| sprains, which are commonly endured by amateur | | | | it will help the body cope up with the energy |
| and expert surfers out there. Some good sources of | | | | demands of the body when you go for an extreme |
| protein include meat, poultry, broccoli, and potatoes. | | | | ride on the waves. |