Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin
well, most of the restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus, finally removed, and this means that our returns section TRAINING! Despite the fact that true fans of the sport did not slack during the isolation and trained people, we sure missed your favorite fitness rooms and trainers. Fortunately, you can now return not only to his favorite activities, but, of course, to try something new. Well regular exercise SPLETNIK.RU where our editor Marian Pankin learned how to surf on the artificial wave in the Flow Moscow, this summer will be as relevant as ever. Why talk in our material.
Surfing
Surfing is a water sport. Its essence is simple (and here he does!): standing on the Board, the athlete trying to conquer the waves.
In surfing there are two main disciplines: shortboard and longboard. The first used a small Board (1.5 to 1.8 meters), so that the surfer makes a variety of complex and agile stunts. In longbone Board is much longer (from 2.4 to 3 meters) and wider, to maneuver them as well as the short boards will not work, but they are easier to overcome small and gentle waves. More popular is shortboard — it is more entertaining and spectacular.
surfing Originated hundreds of years ago on the Islands of Polynesia. The birthplace of this sport consider the island of Hawaii. For locals, the surfing was not just a sport, but a kind of part of the ritual. Afford it initially could only royals.
the First surfboards weighed up to 70 pounds, and at length they reached eight meters they were made by hand. Modern boards, of course, is much easier — about 10 times.
Europeans about surfing found by the famous Explorer James cook, in the expedition which consisted of Lieutenant James king. Seeing surfers in Hawaii and he in detail told about them in his diary. After a few decades about this sport is written and the famous American writer mark TWAIN, who visited Hawaii. He said that he had met on one of the beaches of naked Hawaiians, who entertained the national pastime — riding the waves.
Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin
Popular this sport is made American swimmer Hawaiian origin and Olympic champion Duke Kahanamoku. He is considered the father of modern surfing. Thanks to him this sport has spread everywhere Duke went abroad and demonstrated their skills a professional surfer. And he gained popularity in Hollywood, starring in several films.
the Great popularity of serpin��have come in the 50-60-ies of the last century. In 1964 was founded the international Association of surfing (ISA). Then hosted the first international competitions in this sport. Since 1976, every year to host world Championships in surfing, and both female and male. Winners of international competitions often become the representatives and the representatives of the USA and Australia.
In Russia this sport over the last few years has become very popular, but due to the peculiarities of the climate to practice it we have nowhere but to go abroad can afford not all. Mostly surfers go to Hawaii, Bali and Australia. A more affordable option is also Portugal, where you can conquer the waves in the Atlantic ocean. However, since 2009, a championship of Russia on surfing. At first they were visiting, as is being done in 2014 on the territory of our country.
Thanks to the surfing there was a lot of other sports, inspired them, SUP-surfing, kitesurfing, Windsurfing and others.
I’d add that surfing I wanted to try long ago, but regretted it both time and money. Frankly, I was sorry to spend at least a week off to just learn how to ride: arrive in another country and for the entire vacation not to see nothing but the beach and the sea/ocean isn’t exactly my story. From one or two lessons, you know, the good wouldn’t be any.
in addition, these features usually come at a price: in addition to the tickets and accommodation, you also need to pay for classes that really hit the pocket, especially if you engage individually with a good instructor. In General, this venture I was always postponed to “sometime later”. Therefore, the Flow Moscow, where you can try to learn surfing, seemed like a lovely option. Will not go not scared, then you definitely will not lose anything.
Training
Before you begin training, you always talk safety: teach how to cluster in the fall (and fall you will be a lot!), will hold all the necessary instructions, will show you how to get on Board and get the equipment. No special form for this purpose do not need to buy: girls will be enough to bring a bathing suit, but certainly continuous, since, wearing separate, you risk to be without him after another fall. You can wear a wetsuit — it is also very comfortable to surf. What else is important: of course, no makeup — it’ll wash away.
Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin and coaches Flow Moscow
to Build high expectations should not be — the first time to get on Board and hold out for some time on the water few people can, so at first you will just have to learn to stand on the Board. What, in fact, I took��smiling throughout the workout.
If you want to prepare for training, you can start with balanceboard simulator, which develops coordination and helps to keep the body balance on an unstable surface.
How much training will you specifically need to learn the basics of surfing, it is hard to say someone is already on the second lesson, will show a great result, someone will need much more activity.
Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin and coach Flow Moscow Timothy Kaverin
Surf both boys and girls. According to the coach Flow Moscow Timothy Kaverin, among his students, surfing, and most of the girls.
They are bolder. Guys shy,
he smiles.
There are certain differences in working with men and women.
the Boys, sometimes, don’t want to hear, — said the coach.
Coach Flow Moscow Timothy Kaverin
Flow In Moscow and engaged children from the age of 10, and they can be an example for many adults.
the Children immediately get up on the Board. They relax and enjoy the waves.
— says Timothy.
for me Personally, the hardest thing is just to relax — I think I’m too focused on how not to fall and to stand, but as soon as we let go of these thoughts, all turned out. As it turned out, to be able to relax it is very important.
have Timothy Kaverin and much more age pupils — men and women 50 and even 60.
the Goals are different: someone comes to learn surfing, someone- because he could not at the moment to go to the ocean or sea. Most of those who come for the first time, go back and begin to walk regularly.
If you will master the surfing on the artificial wave you can ride and in vivo. Certain differences, of course: for example, artificial wave always remains at the same level and does not disappear, as the sea or ocean, it is flat and is perfect for those who just want to learn how to stand on the Board. However, the conditions here are as close to the sea, so that at high water you will feel quite comfortable.
the Initiative to engage Timothy Kaverin is not recommended — if you do not know how to ride, it is better to seek help from the coach.
it is Necessary to take coaches. If you want to learn quickly, coach and prompt all the errors. There are those who are trying to learn on their own, and that’s the problem. Most often it is men. They long to sit on the curb, trying to get up and immediately fall. They focus not take coaches upset, it is clear that they did not brings a rush. Then why continue to go? Take the coach, and he’ll show you how to get high off this thing,
— speakingit is he.
Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin and Flow Moscow coach Sergei Ignatyev
Cost and schedule
No wonder originally surfing was a Royal hobby. This activity, of course, is not cheap. In a Flow of Moscow it is possible to do both individually and in groups (of four to seven people). Hour session on a weekday from ten in the morning until six in the evening is worth three thousand rubles, in other times and weekends — 4 500. Wave and can be booked for a group of friends. It will cost you 21 000 rubles per hour on weekdays until six p.m., and 31 500 in the rest of the time and weekends. This price includes Board, leash (the strap with which the Board is attached to the leg, so it remains close to the surfer in the fall and not float away too far) and a helmet.
Editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin and Flow Moscow coach Sergei Ignatyev
Work Flow Moscow from 10 am to midnight. Very convenient that after you, even if it’s in a strong tube, you still probably have time, but to Wake up before the working day is unlikely to succeed — unless, of course, not free schedule.
to Register for the training, choosing the right time and immediately you can pay directly on the website.
Pros and cons
Like almost any sport, surfing traumatic. But seriously hurt on the artificial wave is unlikely to succeed. However, if you are not too good drops can be very frustrating to Bang your head on the Board (however, if you are a beginner, you will have a helmet, but if you surf you probably know how to fall correctly). Personally, I have after a workout were some pretty big and juicy bruises on my knees (don’t know how it happened). It’s probably all the disadvantages.
And now the pros. First, it is a good cardio training (on the cardio pros we have already said repeatedly). Second, there is a sense of equilibrium and balance. Third, you begin to understand how your body on water (which is completely different than on land). Throughout the workout, you work with own weight, but due to the fact that you always have to keep balance on the waves, they work all the muscles: not surprisingly, those who surf, smart and slim. Plus water has some magical properties: it relaxes, and at the same time exhausting. But in all cases it is a very pleasant feeling.
the emotional feelings I would compare it to Boxing: here you distract from the urgent problems, forgetting about all of life’s difficulties and come out with a workout with a clear head and fully updated.
Experience and evaluation
well, surfing is definitely something everyone should try. Of course, it was much harder than I thought, and after another fall I wanted to sink into the ground, because at that moment I thought I was a mediocre student, which is a craft just never learn. However, surprisingly received praise from the coaches, and after watching the video, and she was convinced that it’s not so bad. In General, to fear, to be shy and worry that does not work, not worth it. After all, while he did not try — do not know. Fortunately, for this to fly to Hawaii is not necessary. And now to the same, alas, even with a strong desire to implement will not work, and Flow Moscow today went back to work.
Load. Five points. Hours of this workout, if you always do your best, you’re “pumped”. Those who were engaged in fitness in the water, I perfectly understand — it’s complicated.
the Atmosphere. Five points. In a Flow of Moscow it is really a pleasure: there are no crowds, relaxed atmosphere, a cosy café where you can drink coffee or smoothies, and great coaches.
coaches Flow Moscow Timothy Kaverin and Sergei Ignatyev
Prices. Put four. In principle, visiting quite a lot of the Moscow studios and gyms, I realized that four or five thousand per workout is quite a average price. But no matter how hard nor insisted on the sports clubs, I will never agree. Objectively it is expensive, and to afford a one-time thing for such a price very few can. But to justify this particular exercise, I note that it in itself is very unusual and requires special conditions. But it is also the only professional city surfing wave in Russia.
the Audience. Five points. To see too many visitors I failed. In the locker room I ran into two girls. When waiting for a workout on the wave were the guys and girls from 20 to 35 years. Someone obviously was in a surfing beginner, someone just learning. Everyone was very passionate, and people did not pay. Be afraid that will laugh at you if you don’t know how to ride, not worth it — there before no one cares. After all, once something has started.
Coach Flow Moscow Timothy Kaverin and editor SPLETNIK.RU Mariana Pankin
