| It is a well known fact that staying active helps | | | | not only helps burn fat but also keeps your heart, |
| keep you looking and feeling young. Not many | | | | lungs and entire cardiovascular system in tip-top |
| activities come close to the effect surfing has on | | | | shape. A healthy cardiovascular system keeps |
| the mind, body and spirit. According to | | | | your immune system healthy as well as |
| experienced surfers, the special bond the surfer | | | | maintaining a high level of stamina, to keep you |
| has with their surf board and the open ocean is | | | | feeling young. |
| almost impossible to explain. | | | | Fun in the Sun |
| Fresh Air | | | | Surfers love the sunshine for a wide variety of |
| Fresh air does a body good! Surfers all over the | | | | reasons. Besides giving surfers great tans to keep |
| world enjoy lots of cool, refreshing fresh air and | | | | that youthful glow, the sun provides vitamins that |
| sunshine. No matter if you're surfing a remote | | | | maintain healthy skin and nails. Healthy bones, skin, |
| location or something closer to the city, the ocean | | | | hair and nails assist in a more youthful appearance. |
| air smells fresh and clean. Out on the surf, there's | | | | Other Advantages |
| virtually no smog. When you are on the waves, | | | | Aside from the previously mentioned advantages |
| it's just you, the water and the fresh air. | | | | of surfing, avid surfers understand they have to |
| Stress Free | | | | eat well and exercise. Many surfers enjoy going |
| Out in the swells, you can let your stress and | | | | to the gym and practicing some type of Yoga. |
| every-day worries float away with the tide. Out | | | | Yoga helps keep the surfer's muscles toned and |
| there, it's just you, the breeze, your board and | | | | flexible and their mind alert. Many people who |
| the water. No one yelling for help or that report | | | | practice yoga taut it as a vehicle to peace and |
| you should have handed in already. When you're | | | | serenity in their mental well being. |
| out there, you're surrounded by total peace and | | | | If you're looking to stay young and feel young, |
| relaxation. The only sounds are the sounds of the | | | | but don't currently know how to surf and would |
| wind lightly kissing your skin and water slapping | | | | like to learn, there is a wide variety of surf camps |
| against your surfboard. | | | | available. Women's surf camps cater to the needs |
| According to the majority of surfers, this type of | | | | of women. Since they are only available to |
| relaxation is hard to come by anywhere else in | | | | women, ladies of all shapes, sizes and ages can |
| the world. Just a few hours of surfing a week can | | | | enjoy being themselves and learning to surf. You |
| help release the tension that builds up at home or | | | | will also develop friendships and enjoy the |
| in the workplace. | | | | fellowship of like-minded people from all over the |
| Muscle Tone | | | | world. |
| Surfing and swimming go hand in hand and are | | | | While some surf camps offer only women's surf |
| great exercise. Swimming works muscle groups | | | | camps, there are camps that offer co-ed surf |
| you don't always think to work at the gym. | | | | camps as well. They are a great way to learn to |
| Sometimes even seasoned athletes will complain | | | | surf or learn a new skill or hobby while relaxing in |
| of muscle fatigue after swimming simply because | | | | the sun. Imagine returning to normal life, not only |
| of the different muscles being used. | | | | totally relaxed with a great tan, but also with |
| People who surf are generally slender and well | | | | pictures of you hanging ten, surfing like a pro and |
| muscled toned into their 60's and even 70's. | | | | most importantly feeling and looking young. |
| Surfing is a non-impact sport, meaning it's very | | | | Some say surfing keeps you young at heart. |
| easy on your knees and other joints. After all, | | | | Seasoned surfers know surfing also helps keep |
| you don't jog or jump on your surf board! | | | | them physically fit, looking and feeling much |
| Cardiovascular Health | | | | younger than their birth date declares. |
| Surfing provides an amazing aerobic workout that | | | | |