Surfing

Recreational Activity
Queen Jehcca S. Villarino
 Surfing
It is a water sport done in the ocean or sea. The Surfers uses
their surfboard to catch a wave and ride in towards the shore.

Surfing was invented by the Polynesians at least 4000 years ago.

In Polynesian culture, surfing was an important activity. Modern
surfing as we know it today is thought to have originated in
Hawaii.

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 Benefits of Surfing
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 Surfing provides many health benefits including:

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Regular exercise has been proven to reduce the risk from suffering or dying from
heart-related problems. Surfing is an activity that requires you to be physically
active, which will increase your heart rate as it tries to supply enough oxygen into
your blood to to let your muscles better work in your body. A healthy
cardiovascular system allows for easy breathing and gives you the ability to
undertake any type of strenuous activities.

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 STRESS RELIEF
There is no better way to relax body and soul than to go for a surf. Surfing gives you
the opportunity to push your limits or just relax and have fun in the ocean. The energy
you put in and get out of your session is entirely up to you. Surf your brains out and/or
sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.

IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY
During your surf session you will twist and turn your body in lots of different
position as you get tossed around by the power of the waves. This stretching keeps
your body flexible and improves your body’s mobility.

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 MUSCLE TONE
Surfing requires the constant use of your arms as you paddle around. This is
also great workout for your chest, back and shoulder muscles. Also surfing
helps to build good core muscles and leg strength. When you start to surf
regularly you will see your body change.

SELF GRATIFICATION
Surfing is not the easiest sport to learn. It takes time, commitment and
perseverance in order to progress. But once you commit and overcome this
barrier, the rewards are huge. You will enjoy all the physical and mental benefits
that surfing has to offer and have proven to yourself that you can achieve goals
that at some point seem unattainable.

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 Thank You : )