I always start my day well rested. I usually wake up around five or six o'clock, and I'm strict about getting plenty… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Though I try to take a rest day once a week, I let my workload and how I'm feeling dictate my routine.… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
If I don't get a chance to work out first thing in the morning, my whole day sort of goes awry. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I don't eat energy bars when I'm out on the water all day. In fact, I don't need to eat anything. My… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
You have to practice nose breathing for it to be a natural habit. Sometimes I'll try to nose-breathe for an entire day. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
To me, there's nothing worse than waking up and realizing that the sun's already been up for awhile. I feel like I've… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
My morning sets the tone for the whole day, whether I'm gearing up to work, surf, or spend time with my family. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I can't sleep in, even if I stay up late the night before. So if I begin the day with a sleep… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Despite consistent morning habits, my training changes dramatically based on the season and the day of the week. My day might include… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'll go out in the morning in the dark and sauna to start the day, a really hot one. I'll do something… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Most people don't stretch, because, in a way, it's one of the activities that hurts us the most. It's instantly uncomfortable, which… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
The amount of things you can do with a kettlebell is unsurpassed by any other training equipment - dumbbells, resistance machines, free weights. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
People don't think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing has to be number one - even though it's… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
I need a big wave to really excel. The smaller stuff is a bit like...ballet for me. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
What separates great athletes from mediocre ones isn't only talent and training - it's also how well they can handle discomfort. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
People always ask me when they see me working out, "What are you training for?" The answer is I'm training for life. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
I love espresso... You could give me five shots of espresso, a quarter stick of butter, a quarter stick of coconut oil and other… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
Anyone who knows what he's doing takes a serious attitude toward a risky situation and doesn't take it lightly. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
You want to have diversity in your diet. Too much red meat can leave me feeling sluggish, and sometimes my body will clue me… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
When you weight train, take your ego out of the equation. If you pick up a giant rack and start squatting, you can throw… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
The biggest mistake anyone can make is being too strict. That stress far outweighs the value of what you're doing. There's a disciplined way… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
There needs to be a reason to go, so you go deeper into whatever place you're visiting to find those unforgettable experiences. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
While swimming is a great workout, it's also one of the best activities for recovery. It improves the flexibility in your arms and shoulders,… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
Most people don't stretch, because, in a way, it's one of the activities that hurts us the most. It's instantly uncomfortable, which isn't true… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
To me, there's nothing worse than waking up and realizing that the sun's already been up for awhile. I feel like I've missed out,… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
