A Surf PT's Framework for Surfers Over 40 | Surfers Performance

If you're over 40 and surfing feels harder than it used to — shoulders aching after every session, pop-up slowing down, paddles running out of steam — you're in the right place. I'm Dr. Jon Saul, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, and lifelong surfer. I created Surfers Performance because I got tired of watching surfers our age get sidelined by injuries that were completely preventable. In this video, I break down: Why generic surf fitness programs keep failing surfers over 40 The real patterns I see in the clinic (and what they mean for your surfing) The Surfers Performance Framework — the 3-phase system I use with every surfer I work with What's coming on this channel and how it will help you stay in the lineup longer Free Surf Trip Prep Guide → https://www.surfersperformance.com/su... Everything you need to build a comprehensive prep plan: exercise selection, surf-specific warm-ups, nutrition, hydration, and recovery. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Who this channel is for 0:31 - Why I built Surfers Performance 1:00 - The Kandui moment that changed everything 1:45 - Most surf fitness programs 2:37 - Surfers Performance Framework 2:46 - Phase 1: Foundation (mobility + stability) 3:35 - Phase 2: Resilience (injury prevention) 4:27 - Phase 3: Performance (power + speed) 4:51 - What's coming on this channel 5:20 - Free Surf Trip Prep Guide 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on surf-specific training, injury prevention, and performance for surfers over 40. 📲 Instagram: @surfersperformance 🌐 surfersperformance.com #surfersover40 #surfersperformance #surffitness #longevityinthelineup #surferhealth #surfingover40 #surfspecifictraining #physicaltherapy