In this conversation, Sam Hammer (@hammered_sam) and David Santa Maria (@davidjames80) of @surfhealthpro discuss various aspects of surfing, including getting barreled and maintaining fitness for longevity in the sport. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right board, picking the right waves, taking off behind the peak, developing paddle fitness, and improving hip mobility and proper technique for pop-ups. They also discuss the value of patience in surfing, the process of overcoming fear and becoming comfortable in bigger waves and the influence of social media on surfing expectations. They also share some tips on health, PT, and rehab for beginner to intermediate surfers and talk about the importance of accountability in sticking to a plan.   Show notes with time stamps at the bottom 👇   Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, Isaac Stant, Nakoa Decoite, and more!   Join our community of over 24k followers on IG and 14k on TikTok: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook   Sign up for our free library and newsletter   Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Surfing in New Jersey 03:09 Discovering the Potential of Waves in New Jersey 11:31 Importance of Taking Off Behind the Peak 19:08 Board Choice for Getting Barreled 24:14 The Importance of Paddle Fitness 29:59 Maintaining Hip Mobility for Surfing 38:50 Technique and Training for the Pop-Up 42:37 Overcoming Fear and Getting Comfortable in Bigger Waves 46:31 The Importance of Picking the Right Waves 47:54 The Influence of Social Media on Surfing Expectations 48:52 The Value of Patience in Surfing 50:16 Maintaining Perspective and Enjoying the Ocean 51:16 Tips for Health, PT, and Rehab 52:40 The Importance of Accountability in Sticking to a Plan 53:10 Success Stories in Surfing Rehabilitation 55:08 Tips for Beginner to Intermediate Surfers 56:40 How to Reach Out for More Information