{"id":349506,"date":"2026-10-14T12:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:17:16","slug":"couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Couch Surfing \u2013 the wave-free home workout for surfers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vorlage-facebook-neu-1080-x-516-1.jpg\" alt=\"home workout for surfers\" width=\"1080\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vorlage-facebook-neu-1080-x-516-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vorlage-facebook-neu-1080-x-516-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vorlage-facebook-neu-1080-x-516-1-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Home workout for surfers: for mornings with far too much wind, for days without waves, for the last two weeks before your surf holiday. Whenever we have to take a break from the beach, it is time for the home workout for surfers! Time to move that beach body off the couch and get it ready for take-off. Time for a little (maybe even a mean) sofa sweat session.<\/p>\n<p>We created &#8220;Couch Surfing \u2013 the wave-free home workout for surfers&#8221; especially for these situations. A couch workout you can easily do at home while you are already dreaming of the first wave. It is 100% FreshSurf approved \u2013 we like to work through it from start to finish ourselves whenever wind, waves or weather mess up our plans and we cannot get out surfing for a day (or, worst case, more than two).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#The_home_workout_for_surfers_is_a_Fresh_favourite_because%E2%80%A6\" >The home workout for surfers is a Fresh favourite because\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Ready_Go\" >Ready? Go!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Burpees_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_strength_endurance_and_coordination\" >Burpees \u2013 home workout for strength endurance and coordination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Squats_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_leg_power_and_stability\" >Squats \u2013 home workout for leg power and stability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_15_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 15 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Push-ups_%E2%80%93_home_workout_to_strengthen_your_upper_body_for_more_paddle_power\" >Push-ups \u2013 home workout to strengthen your upper body for more paddle power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Mountain_climbers_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_a_strong_stable_take-off\" >Mountain climbers \u2013 home workout for a strong, stable take-off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Dynamic_lunge_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_legs_and_hips_for_more_stability_and_movement_control\" >Dynamic lunge \u2013 home workout for legs and hips for more stability and movement control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_20_repetitions_10_per_leg_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_40_repetitions_20_per_leg_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 20 repetitions (10 per leg), 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 40 repetitions (20 per leg), 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Plank_walk_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_stability_movement_control_and_shoulder_strength\" >Plank walk \u2013 home workout for stability, movement control and shoulder strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#High_knees_%E2%80%93_home_workout_to_get_you_sweating\" >High knees \u2013 home workout to get you sweating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest-2\" >Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Lateral_walk_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_strength_endurance_in_the_legs_and_core_stability\" >Lateral walk \u2013 home workout for strength endurance in the legs and core stability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest-3\" >Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Couch_dips_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_stability_movement_control_and_shoulder_strength\" >Couch dips \u2013 home workout for stability, movement control and shoulder strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/couch-surfing-the-wave-free-home-workout-for-surfers\/#Beginner_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_40_repetitions_1_minute_rest\" >Beginner: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 40 repetitions, 1 minute rest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_home_workout_for_surfers_is_a_Fresh_favourite_because%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The home workout for surfers is a Fresh favourite because\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All you need is a <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/yoga\/\" title=\"yoga\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">yoga<\/a> mat<\/strong> and your <strong>couch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is really quick and easy<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards your body is fit for long surf sessions<\/li>\n<li>We train athleticism, strength, strength endurance and coordination \u2013 everything you need in the water and on the board<\/li>\n<li>It builds anticipation for the next round of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-learn-all-about-surfing-and-become-a-surfing-expert\/\">surfing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Take your time \u2013 do every exercise in a controlled and calm way.<\/p>\n<p>If you are already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/6-tips-for-proper-paddling-when-surfing-how-to-catch-every-wave\/\">properly surf<\/a> fit, you can increase the difficulty and add more repetitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginners do three rounds. Beasts go straight for five.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_Go\"><\/span>Ready? Go!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can find the perfect playlist for the home workout for surfers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/hol-dir-deine-lieblingssurfplaylist-by-freshsurf\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-2.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-2-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-3.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-3-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burpees_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_strength_endurance_and_coordination\"><\/span><strong>Burpees<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for strength endurance and coordination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yep, they are really hard. But also really effective. The combination of planking and jumping requires <strong>strength<\/strong>, <strong>endurance<\/strong> and <strong>coordination<\/strong> \u2013 throughout your whole body. The perfect start to the home workout for surfers.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: Stand upright and move from here into a stable plank position. Ideally bring both hands to the floor and jump back with your feet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>: Place your hands shoulder-width apart and brace your abs. Your core has to stay really firm the whole time.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: And back! Jump your feet next to your hands into a deep squat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Watch out<\/strong>: Align your knees over your toes<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Step: Jump! Take your hands off the floor (in front of your chest or above your head) and jump as high as you can.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Keep your abs tight and be careful when landing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alternative for muscle monsters: add a push-up in the plank position.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squats_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_leg_power_and_stability\"><\/span><strong>Squats<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for leg power and stability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A true classic that never gets boring. The highlight of these ups and downs: they strengthen pretty much every muscle in the <strong>lower body<\/strong>, <strong>thighs<\/strong>, <strong>core<\/strong>, <strong>calves<\/strong>, <strong>glutes<\/strong>, <strong>hamstrings<\/strong> and <strong>abs<\/strong> \u2013 even without any weights.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: From a shoulder-width stance, bend your knees and slowly lower yourself. Keep your heels on the floor, so only go as low as your heels allow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The whole time:<\/strong> your knees stay aligned over your feet, your back is straight and your body weight rests on your heels, not on your toes.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: Slowly come back up to standing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_15_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 15 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want more, try the <strong>Bulgarian split squat<\/strong>. You load and bend only one leg while the other rests on the couch.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-4.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-4-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-5.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-5-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-6.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-6-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-8.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-8-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push-ups_%E2%80%93_home_workout_to_strengthen_your_upper_body_for_more_paddle_power\"><\/span><strong>Push-ups<\/strong> \u2013 home workout to strengthen your upper body for more paddle power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spice up your push-up: try a <strong>diamond push-up<\/strong> (thumbs and index fingers form a diamond), a <strong>spider push-up<\/strong> (one knee comes to the elbow) or add a <strong>shoulder tap<\/strong> between each repetition. That way you can adapt the home workout for surfers to your abilities at any time. Everyone else with a soft spot for classics can pump up and down as usual.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: Start in a high plank position with arms shoulder-width apart, fingers spread and shoulders away from your ears, aligned directly above your hands. Then slowly bend your arms and bring your chest towards the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Next level<\/strong>: Feet together makes it harder. Feet wide apart makes the exercise easier.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: Stop! Do not put your chest down completely. Now do not sag \u2013 stay stable and slowly push back up until your arms are straight again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As many as possible on your feet, then switch to your knees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_climbers_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_a_strong_stable_take-off\"><\/span><strong>Mountain climbers<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for a strong, stable take-off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mountain climbers \u2013 that means your heart has to work hard, your legs are active, while above all your <strong>core<\/strong> and <strong>shoulders<\/strong> are strengthened because they have to stay firm and stable. It is best to start very slowly and pick up <strong>more speed<\/strong> as soon as the movement feels smooth.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: Start in the plank position with straight arms, shoulder-width apart, a straight back and legs hip-width apart.<\/li>\n<li>Step: Pull your right knee in, up to your chest if possible, then put your right foot back next to your left. Then repeat with the left.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The golden rule<\/strong>: Your abs stay rock-hard and your hips do not move to the side. (This applies to the entire home workout for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\">surfers, by the way)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3> <\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest<br \/>Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-9.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-9-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-10.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-10-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-11.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-11-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-12.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-12-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_lunge_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_legs_and_hips_for_more_stability_and_movement_control\"><\/span><strong>Dynamic lunge<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for legs and hips for more stability and movement control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We present the exercise you should not underestimate. It may look harmless, but done properly it packs a real punch \u2013 you usually notice it the day after. Your entire <strong>lower body<\/strong> is involved. The front-and-back combo also challenges your <strong>coordination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: From a hip-width upright stance, take a big step forward with your right leg. Do not cross your feet and \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 keep your abs tight and your back straight as always.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For orientation:<\/strong> When positioned correctly, both knees should form a right angle.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: Push yourself back up to standing with your right leg, BUT do not put your foot down. Before your right foot touches the floor, go straight back into a back lunge \u2013 that means taking a big step backwards with your right foot. From here, push back up and forward again. After ten repetitions (or 20), repeat the same on the left.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_20_repetitions_10_per_leg_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_40_repetitions_20_per_leg_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 20 repetitions (10 per leg), 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 40 repetitions (20 per leg), 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank_walk_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_stability_movement_control_and_shoulder_strength\"><\/span><strong>Plank walk<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for stability, movement control and shoulder strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trust us, you will think back to this exercise during your next tough <strong>paddle session<\/strong>. Above all, it challenges your <strong>core<\/strong> and <strong>shoulders<\/strong>. After every home workout for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/ocean-and-sea-surf-theory-before-you-hit-the-water\/\">surfers, your board will glide through the water<\/a> more easily and carry you forward faster.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: This time start in a low plank or forearm plank, supported on shoulder-width forearms, hands flat on the floor, shoulders away from your ears, back straight, feet hip-width apart and your core? Bingo! It is tight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For all plank positions<\/strong>: Your neck always stays straight as an extension of your back, not bent backwards or forwards.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: Up you go into a high plank. First place your right hand directly under your right shoulder. Keep your whole body firm and stable and push yourself up with your right arm. As soon as your arm is straight, place your left hand next to it at shoulder width.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong>: Keep your hips still and do not let them swing to either side or up and down.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Step: Go back down with the same arm. So first lower your right forearm, then follow with the left. Then make sure to switch sides and push up with the left, so both sides alternately complete the full repetition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_10_repetitions_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 10 repetitions, 1 minute rest<br \/>Intermediate: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>More on this topic:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/coretraining-als-surfvorbereitung\/\">Core training to prepare for surfing \u2013 10 exercises for at home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-13.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-13-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-14.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-14-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-15.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-15-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-16.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-16-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_knees_%E2%80%93_home_workout_to_get_you_sweating\"><\/span><strong>High knees<\/strong> \u2013 home workout to get you sweating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Time to get your<strong> pulse up<\/strong>. And we do not even have to move away from the couch. Just before the end of the first round, the home workout for surfers gets us really sweating once more.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: With both feet firmly on the floor and your toes facing the couch, first shift your weight onto the balls of your feet \u2013 and stay there. Throughout the exercise we try not to put our heels down.<\/li>\n<li>Step: Lift your right leg without tilting to the side or bending at the hip, and tap the couch with your toes. From here, jump straight into the mirrored position: right leg on the floor, left toes on the couch. And back. And again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Coordination tip<\/strong>: Raise your left arm at the same time as your right leg. With the left leg, the right arm moves along.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest-2\"><\/span>Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest<br \/>Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lateral_walk_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_strength_endurance_in_the_legs_and_core_stability\"><\/span><strong>Lateral walk<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for strength endurance in the legs and core stability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, it is not what it looks like \u2013 we are not sitting down yet. But the first round is almost done. The lateral walk makes our <strong>legs<\/strong> burn once more, while also challenging the <strong>abs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Step: Let us just pretend we are going to sit down on the couch. But wait \u2013 just before your bottom touches the longed-for cushions, stop and get into position: feet hip-width apart and parallel, knees bent and aligned directly above them, abs tight, back straight and arms bent in front of your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Step: Off you go: without raising or lowering your hips, take a step to the right. Shift your weight onto your right foot and follow with the left. This way you glide along the entire length of the couch, your bottom hovering just a few centimetres above the cushions. And back again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_30_seconds_1_minute_rest_Intermediate_60_seconds_1_minute_rest-3\"><\/span>Beginner: 30 seconds, 1 minute rest<br \/>Intermediate: 60 seconds, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-17.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-17-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-18.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-18-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-19.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-19-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-20.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Couchsurfer.jpg-20-144x107.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couch_dips_%E2%80%93_home_workout_for_stability_movement_control_and_shoulder_strength\"><\/span><strong>Couch dips<\/strong> \u2013 home workout for stability, movement control and shoulder strength<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One more! Even if dips now make us think more of guacamole and co. We have hidden one more treat for your triceps in the home workout for surfers. The <strong>triceps<\/strong> gives the <strong>paddle stroke<\/strong> its decisive punch. We need it for the final push to finish the stroke all the way to the hip. The less power finishes the stroke, the more strokes we have to make. So, let us go: dip it low!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step: Yes, now you really can sit down for a moment \u2013 but slide to the edge of the sofa, place your hands on either side of your hips, stretch your legs out parallel and rest your feet on your heels. Push off from here so that your hips are in the air while your weight rests on your hands and heels.<\/li>\n<li>Step: Bend your arms and hips and slowly lower your bottom towards the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>: Your elbows point straight back \u2013 never outwards!<\/p>\n<p><strong>A little easier:<\/strong> with bent knees.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Step: Push your body back up to the starting position using your arms. The less your legs help, the better<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_20_repetitions_1_minute_rest_%C2%B7_Intermediate_40_repetitions_1_minute_rest\"><\/span>Beginner: 20 repetitions, 1 minute rest \u00b7 Intermediate: 40 repetitions, 1 minute rest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Finished the first round? \u00b7 Then do two more right away.<\/p>\n<p>Good job, couch surfer! Now you can look forward to your next session even more. \u00b7 To get in the mood, scroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fresh_surf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the most beautiful pictures<\/a> of our lovely El Cotillo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do not forget to stretch afterwards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No wave in sight? The wind is ruining your surf plans? You still have to wait a while until you are back on the plane to El Cotillo? Great, then you now have time for couch surfing \u2013 the wave-free home workout for surfers. All you need is a mat and your sofa. With it you will get through any break from the beach and be fit for surf afterwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":296761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[31993],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-349506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-surf-fitness-training-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=349506"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":349508,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/349506\/revisions\/349508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/296761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=349506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=349506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=349506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}