Surge to the finish
Adam Buckley is congratulated by his fiancée Ashley and his Surge teammates after winning the 2012 Catalina Classic Paddleboard race, a 32-mile, open ocean endurance event from Two Harbors on Catalina Island to the Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo by Dr. Robert Portman Australian scientists recently published a study measuring the physiological demands of surfing. Using GPS monitors fitted to professional surfers, the study found that surfing requires strong endurance, short bursts of intense activity and rapid recovery. This combination of activity places enormous stress on the energy needs of muscle and brain cells. When energy stores are depleted, fatigue follows and surfing performance drops precipitously. Brain cell fatigue impacts alertness and reaction time. Muscle cell fatigue impacts endurance. Unfortunately, the surfing environment does not permit easy refueling. Before heading out, surfers should consume a sports drink or an energy gel and water. My company PacificHealth Laboratories pioneered development of fueling and recover products. We have recently developed a nutritional gel for surfers in partnership with Body Glove, a company synonymous with water sports. Body Glove…
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