Surf and health

Surfing in Ireland is not the same physical undertaking as surfing in Bali, Portugal or Morocco. The Atlantic water that defines Irish surf is cold year-round, the air temperature compounds the thermal challenge particularly from October through April, and the powerful Atlantic swells that make Irish waves so sought-after by experienced surfers also make them …

ContinueCold water surfing and nutrition : how Irish surfers fuel their body for Atlantic sessions

Every surf session creates inflammation. This is not a pathological process but a normal physiological response to the mechanical stress placed on muscles, tendons and joints by paddling, pop-ups, wipeouts and the constant stabilisation work required to ride waves. In small amounts and properly resolved, this exercise-induced inflammation is part of the adaptation process that …

ContinueAnti-inflammatory foods and drinks for surfers : what actually helps your body recover faster

Anyone who has surfed the Irish Atlantic coast knows the feeling that comes after a session in cold water. The combination of physical exertion, cold water immersion, wind exposure and the mental intensity of reading and riding waves leaves the body in a specific state that requires more than a standard post-workout snack to address …

ContinueThe best post-surf drinks and warm beverages to recover after a cold Irish session