{"id":138228,"date":"2026-09-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escueladesurfsopelana.com\/?p=138228"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:00:00","slug":"surf-warm-up-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escueladesurfsopelana.com\/en\/surf-warm-up-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf Warm-Up: Key to Enjoying More Time in the Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let us talk about something that is sometimes overlooked when we are desperate to get in the water: warming up before surfing<\/strong>. Here at Pe\u00f1a Txuri, on beloved Sopelana beach, we know from first-hand experience that a good warm-up can make the difference between an epic session and an untimely injury.<\/p>\n

Why warm up before surfing?<\/h2>\n

Surfing is not just jumping on a board and sliding. We need to prepare our body for what is ahead. A good warm-up helps you prevent injuries<\/strong>, improve performance and, above all, enjoy the waves more. Here is how we do it at the school.<\/p>\n

Benefits of warming up<\/h3>\n
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  • Improves flexibility:<\/strong> More flexible muscles allow you to move better and with more confidence on the board.<\/li>\n
  • Injury prevention:<\/strong> A proper warm-up helps avoid muscle strains and joint injuries.<\/li>\n
  • Increases circulation:<\/strong> Getting the blood flowing prepares your muscles for the effort ahead.<\/li>\n
  • Prepares your mind:<\/strong> A few minutes of warm-up can help you focus and centre yourself for the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to warm up before surfing<\/h2>\n

    1. Joint mobility<\/h3>\n

    We start with joint mobility<\/strong> exercises. Here in Sopelana, we typically do neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle rotations. Controlled movements without rushing, preparing you for the turns and manoeuvres ahead.<\/p>\n

    2. Dynamic stretches<\/h3>\n

    Dynamic stretches<\/strong> are key. The idea is to keep the body moving while stretching, raising body temperature and range of movement. You can do leg swings and gentle arm stretches.<\/p>\n

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    • Leg swings:<\/strong> Forward and back to warm up the hips.<\/li>\n
    • Arm stretches:<\/strong> Circular movements to prepare the shoulders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Core activation<\/h3>\n

      The core is our centre of gravity. At Pe\u00f1a Txuri, we know a strong core gives you stability on the board. Do front planks<\/strong>, side planks and back bridges to activate it.<\/p>\n

      Pe\u00f1a Txuri tip:<\/strong> Do 1 to 2 sets of 20 seconds for each exercise. That is enough to activate yourself without exhausting yourself.<\/p>\n\t\t

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