Killer Surf & SUP Training, Videos & LOTS MORE

Where Strength, Inspiration & Perspiration Meets the Ocean.

photo by Simone Reddingius

There is an expression in the professional training and coaching world and that is:

"When you're in the zone is when you can do the most damage"

You don't have to be training at elite levels like Kody Kerbox to understand the value of this statement. When your mind is right, your body is fluid and all the stars align, it is that magical moment when the world stops and frame by frame you are achieving mind-blowing athletic feats. But don't stop there. Check out the article on Maui's own Naish SUP champ, Kody Kerbox in the zone....

Training in the zone with Kody Kerbox, Naish stand up paddle athlete in all disciplines; seems to be such a natural state. But it takes focus, hard work and lots and lots of different methods of training to train the mind. Here is an excerpt from one of the chapters of my new book coming out soon about what kind of stand up paddler you'll find in the zone and how you can get there too.

In my book I describe the certain profile type of an elite SUP paddler athlete that is often there and what type of environment and conditions they thrive on. Here is a small preview from that chapter:

...The of Type of Paddler You'll Find in The Zone:

You may have guessed by now that it takes a certain kind of SUP athlete to transcend into this special performance state. You may already have in your mind some of the most disciplined top paddlers that would lead you to believe they've had lots of practice getting to and being in the zone.

Sure some are blessed with lots of innate talent but I'd have to say most have to work very hard they just make it look easy. One thing they all have in common is their ability to focus. They are in the zone often and you see it time and time again. here: http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com/kody-kerbox-training-in-the-z

To read more about Kody's zoneness and to see an awesome video continue

here: http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com/kody-kerbox-training-in-the-zone/

NEXT UP: Advanced Core Training

As a surfer and stand up paddler I need stronger core muscles for long distance and to help me carve and turn on the waves. If your core

muscles are strong you'll have less fatigue, possibly reduced low back discomfort and your surfing and paddling will become more explosive.

If you can nail this one with grace and smooth execution with time to spare on the clock, EVERYTHING in your body will love you back and perform at higher levels. The key is to embrace it and test yourself in increments of 15 seconds.

For all the photos and progressions click here.

Gear I love gear, especially the new cool shades by

Kaenon for 2015.. SWEET!!

I'm wearing the new 2015 Georgias Wetlands Polarized G12

Yes, it's true I love serious performance gear and for eye protection on and off the water I choose Kaenon. For the past six years Kaenon has been styling me out and supporting my events and races. My new eye gear was just delivered to me yesterday so you can be sure I'm stoked.

The next time I see you, I'll let you try mine on and the world you see will be more sharp, vibrant and brilliant. I can't wait to try out the new S-Cores on my next downwind paddle on Maliko. Even when I'm training on the beach or watching the waves, just knowing my eyes are totally protected is an added bonus. The frames are gorgeous and ultra light and the lens come in different tints with Kaenon's proprietary SR-91 lens technology.

Learn More and check out their unreal styles here: KAENON

Hurry, Don't Forget to Register Early for the 7th Annual OluKai Ho'olaule'a to Get Your Free Slippers! Limited Time Offer

Trades are returning to Maui and we are PUMPED up!

Everyone is making plans and training hard for the SUP event of the year on Maui.

This is an event and celebration of the ocean is for everyone and for all ages. Watch or compete with world class ocean athletes with two days of action packed OC1 & SUP racing.

New this year is our FREE Demo Day, Friday May 1st at Kanaha Beach Park. Meet the pros and learn some new training tips. Try out the new 2015 SUP boards from some of the top brands in the industry.

Also don't forget we have the very exciting 3 mile FUN PADDLE that welcomes all levels and ages of paddlers and allows anything you can humanly paddle.

Join the fun and learn more here:

http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com/olukai-hoolaulea-downwind-race-2015/

A Killer Training Tip for All Surfers

Aloha surfers. Here is challenging but simple tip on how to be a stronger surfer. If you were in my studio or on the beach with me right now I'd say "drop and give 20 pop ups!" Could you do it or would you puke? I hope not.

I've shared lots of articles and tips on how to be a stronger surfer but this one is one of my favorites. It's definitely challenging but offers all the elements of surfing: balance, core and strength. All of these traits are necessary to be a strong and powerful surfer.

Check out my client Alysha perform this killer move.

LEARN MORE:

Surf Stronger by Clicking Here!

Mahalo to Mark Walsh Rendondo Beach, CA.

Mark Walsh Endorses Suzie Cooney of

Suzie Trains Maui

Mark writes:

Mark Walsh, 57 from Redondo Beach, CA

"Thanks to Suzie's help, I've been really able to step things up with my windsurfing, SUP, and motocross. At 45 years old, I was suffering from rotator cuff injuries, chronic soreness in my sciatica nerve, lack of flexibility, and endurance. Things were made worse with a professional "desk" job which limited the amount of physical activity I could do during the weekdays, leaving me with only a short time after work to be able to train and get the most out of it.

Suzie has been able to focus on strengthening specific muscle groups which had been deactivated for years, which contributed to low balance and stabilization capability. After training with her and being able to take many exercise examples home with me, my body has been in much better balance lately, and virtually all of my muscle and joint pains have disappeared. I'm now in much better shape than most of my peers who are 10 - 15 years younger, and the core training Suzie has shown me has helped a lot with injury avoidance. So when I miss a rhythm section at the track or fall off my board in an awkward manner, I don't have to worry about straining or pulling something that could sideline me for awhile."