The health benefits of surfing are endless. Surfing is great for cardiovascular health, muscle tone, mental focus, energy, and overall well-being. But the best part about surfing is that it's so fun, and never actually feels like exercise. A two hour session of paddling around and riding waves flies by in a heartbeat, and you are moving the entire time!

There's an old saying that Ponce De Leon totally missed the point when he was looking for the fountain of youth...all he really had to do was jump over the side of the boat to find it. The ocean is a source of revitalizing energy. Surfers thrive on riding the energy of the ocean -- waves of pure energy that have travelled thousands of miles to reach them. These waves are literally the pulse of the earth, and the only waves of energy that humans can actually ride. People who surf regularly can surf well into their 60's, 70's, 80's, and even beyond. In fact, you may notice that older surfers don't tend to look their age.

The health benefits of surfing don't only apply to your physical health. There are also the mental benefits. Surf stoke reduces stress, and often gives surfers a more laid back attitude about life which is actually beneficial to their psyche. The high stress of today's world is detrimental to our mental health. Physical exercise, especially something as fun as surfing, helps to offset the negative effects of stress. Think about it: surfers are always playing in the ocean! It helps you stay young.

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