As I have now hung up the winter Snowboard gear from my backcountry adventures and I now find myself starting to film and do more activities that don’t involve snow. In fact I started a new group called Surfing Canada dedicated to bringing the Canuck surf community together with Social media.
Sunset Surf in Costa Rica / Photo: Scott Martin
Every spring I begin thinking about summer adventures and I was so excited at the discovery of Alberta’s first Surfing style training Studio. This unique fitness destination is bound to start a tsunami of followers flocking to this new style of fitness training.
Our program is not just for surfers, its for anyone wanting a fun exciting workout that is creative and exciting, but in the end you get your sweat in. -Mallory Chapman
I have come across what I think is one of the coolest off season training ideas of all time. It’s a unique approach by owner Mallory Faul Chapman of Studio Revolution Fitness.
Its part Cross Fit / a bit of Yoga and surf training complete with wobbly surfboards to mimic being on a surf board.
Owner Mallory at work. Photo: Steve Ducheshen
SURFSET® is the world’s most unique workout, combining elements of aerobic fat burning, lean muscle build, and balance & core training in one 45 minute routine on top of a custom made unstable surfboard. Our fitness team draws inspiration from the adventurous spirit of surfing, and each workout is designed to push your limits for ultimate results. – Studio website
Now I am a day away from heading to Mexico with surfing on the brain, and like a lot of snowbirds in Alberta we travel to surf.
One of my many surf trips down to Costa Rica
There is a surprising amount of people who are really into the lifestyle. This is clearly a direct hit for me and don’t think I am going to be alone. Already a few days into opening her doors she has some sell outs already.
Photo: Steve Ducheshen
Lead by an instructor you and your class mates sweat while hearing how each posture and movement relates to help you with surfing. Its a really nice distraction as you are thinking of other things, and keeping you mind off of how much of a work out your getting.
Photo: Steve Dutcheshen
The yoga, well is not just yoga.. some of the poses your doing right on the un-stable surfboard. Furthering your need for focus and burning more calories while improving balance.
Now one more thing, have a look at their new video to give you a little taste of what a class is like! Filmed by: Laundromat Studios
For more information call their studio at: (403) 719-3488
Or visit them online at: http://www.studiorevolution.ca/
I will be getting ready for some surfing adventures and you can bet I will be heading to see Mallory and crew!
My good friend Steve Dutcheshen joined me at the studio and all photo credits go to him. You can find more about him at: www.Dutchfoto.net Normally he is with me shooting in the backcountry for Catskiing Canada & Heliskiing Canada
You can follow more of my adventures in Surfing / Filming / Snowboarding/ Heliskiing at: www.ScottMartin.org
