Balance board for surf and ski training: how to practise

More and more people are discovering the benefits of an active lifestyle and want to keep fit with more exciting outdoor sports. While running and cycling used to be the main focus, today it is mainly fun activities such as surfing and skiing. But not everyone can head to the coast after a long day at work, which is why a balance board is the perfect alternative for surf and ski fans today.

In this article, we explain how you can train your skills on the board from home. It doesn't really matter whether you surf, snowboard or skateboard - you can benefit from strong balance in any sport.

Why is a balance board ideal for surf and ski fans?

Standing on a board requires a strong sense of balance, which other sports do not require in this form. This can be particularly challenging when surfing, as you have to balance your entire weight on an unstable and moving surface.

This is exactly where a balance board can really come into its own in surf and ski training:

• It simulates unstable movements for balancing
• You specifically strengthen the important core muscles and fine motor skills
• Balance board exercises even work in your own living room
• All training sessions can be scheduled flexibly

This makes a balance board is ideal for both children and adults to simulate the demanding movements involved in surfing. The same applies to skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and many other sports.

Revolutionize surf training with a balance board

Even the most successful surfers use a balance board as a surfboard at home to practice their surfing skills. Of course, this is only part of the exercises that will make you an excellent surfer. Here are other important movements.

1. exercises for stronger paddling

Every wave ride starts with paddling deep into the water. A high level of fitness and strong muscles are essential, and good stamina is also a must. Paddling can be quite exhausting in the long run, but with the right exercises you can train precisely this aspect.

These include reverse crunches, for example, which train your lower and upper back. To do this, lie stretched out on your stomach and then lift your arms and legs backwards at the same time. Alternatively, you can perform the so-called surf hinge, in which you pull your arms towards your head in the same position.

2. exercises for standing up

Once you have made it into the water and a wave is approaching, you need to be able to move quickly from lying down to standing up. This in turn uses other muscles that also need to be strengthened. The upper body and legs in particular need to be fit - a balance board can provide useful support for these surfing exercises.

Push-ups, for example, are an excellent way to train the entire upper body. If you need an extra challenge, you can even do them on your balance board. The same applies to squats or knee bends, which simulate standing up on a wave much more realistically on the board.

3. exercises for balance

After paddling and standing up, you need to stay on the board for as long as possible. With a balance board, you can train your balance, which ultimately offers you decisive advantages when riding the wave. That's why it's one of the most popular tools for surfers worldwide.

Simply stand on your balance board and keep your balance for as long as possible. As a beginner, it's best to start on the cork hemisphere before slowly working your way up to the cork roller and finally the rubber ball. All accessories are supplied by Surfin Balance with your board at no extra cost.

Children can practise surfing on the balance board

Another unbeatable advantage of this training is that even children and teenagers can learn to surf safely. While adults generally cope well with the current and waves, it can be a completely different challenge for children and sometimes even involve danger.

However, if you prepare for surfing at home with the balance board, you will learn the most important basics in advance. Paddling, standing up and staying on the surfboard is then much easier, and it also takes away any fear. With sufficient self-confidence, surfing is then much easier than before.

There is also the general fitness aspect: many children these days suffer from a notorious lack of exercise. Surfing, skiing or skateboarding can therefore be an ideal pastime, as long as you pay attention to additional safety. Another strong plus point is that it is incredibly fun for children and young people.

A balance board is not only perfect for surfing, but also for skiing and even physio training

But as mentioned at the beginning, all sports actually benefit from a strong balance. For example, skiing is extremely popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while skateboarding is more popular in North America. Even in soccer, it is important to stay on your feet at all times by maintaining strong balance.

Take a look at our many practical balance board exercises to incorporate the best ones into your personal training. You can easily improve your core muscles, stability and general fitness at the same time. Of course, such a challenging workout is also a lot of fun.

Finally, apart from surfing and fitness, the balance board is irreplaceable as an ideal companion for physiotherapy. After an injury or in old age, exercises for the core muscles and balance are extremely important in order to stay healthy for a long time. So there are countless benefits to training with the balance board.

Conclusion: Realistic surf and ski training at home with the balance board

Balancing your own weight on a board requires a strong sense of balance, especially when surfing unpredictable waves. This is exactly where a balance board can help you: It trains your balance, your core muscles and your stability. And you don't even have to leave your living room.

Our surf and fitness balance board is made of high-quality wood, has a first-class finish and impresses with its long service life. That's why it was rightly named test winner in 2023. We make no compromises when it comes to sustainability and environmental protection, as these aspects are particularly important to us as nature lovers.

Do you have any further questions about surf training on the balance board? Then get in touch now contact us or order your brand new balance board from Surfin.