Everyone knows sleep matters. But as surfers, we’ve all been there: Early dawn patrol. Late-night swell check. Bad sleep… and you still try to train—or paddle out anyway. The real question isn’t “Is sleep important?” It’s how much does one bad night actually hurt your performance—and does it change what  you should train? Let’s break it down. What Actually Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? A large meta-analysis by Craven et al.  looked at 69 studies  and 227 performance ou

If you’ve ever wondered whether TRX suspension training actually helps with surfing performance — we’ve got some science-backed proof now. A new peer-reviewed study published in PeerJ  and indexed on PubMed (Wang et al., 2025)  found that TRX suspension training led to significantly greater balance improvements in competitive surfers  compared to traditional balance training methods. This wasn’t a marketing study — it involved 32 members of China’s National Surfing Team, test

At Surf Ready Fitness, we train surfers to move like athletes — strong, stable, and explosive. One of the most effective (and overlooked)...

Father's Day! The perfect gift is here for the dad who surfs!

One of the most common questions I get from parents—especially those with groms entering competitive surfing—is: “Will lifting weights...

Surfing, once considered a leisurely ocean activity, has evolved into a high-performance sport. With this evolution comes the need for...

Whether you're carving through waves or waiting for the next set, surfing is an intense full-body workout. It requires endurance, focus,...

For surfers, breathing plays a crucial role not only while riding waves but also when paddling back out and waiting for the next set....

As you venture into the world of surfing, you'll inevitably discover more about your body's capabilities. Each wave you tackle introduces...

WHY IS PROTEIN IMPORTANT AFTER A WORKOUT? It all comes down to amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Protein's main function is...

Introduction: As surfers, we constantly seek ways to enhance our performance on the waves. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting...

Paul Norris, owner of Surf Ready Fitness and Nolan Rapoza (professional surfer) answer questions about #surffitness at the Evolve Summit...

Paul Norris, owner of Surf Ready Fitness, has launched an online training app as well as the Surf Performance Kit.

Paul Norris explains surf training should reflect an understanding of surf movements and how to perform them...

Paul Norris, founder of Surf Ready Fitness, looks at the importance of training with a coach and why quality over quantity is imperative.

In part 3 of this series, Surf Ready Fitness owner Paul Norris defines the mechanics behind sport specific training and carryover to sport..

In part four of this surf fitness series, Paul looks at how training relates to us and what we’re doing in the water each time we paddle out

Building The Revolution - An interview with Paul Norris of Surf Ready Fitness If you're a surfer on the west coast, you probably just...

How to train like the Huntington Beach local and two-time event champion - Surfline.com The good ol’ days of surfing, when, professionals...

Leg-burning exercises for scoring leg-burning waves - Surfline.com "Never skip leg day." This is a sacred proverb for meatheads and gym...