When we work out, we think about pushing ourselves muscularly or cardiovascularly, but why not also challenge yourself neurologically? — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Exercising underwater also creates tremendous benefits by challenging your body in ways you can't on dry land. — 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
All the exercise in the world won't get you into good health if you eat nothing but sugar and carbs. — 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… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm sure surfing developed my poise better than any exercise could have accomplished. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Exercising with other people, ideally those who have different strengths than you, is a natural performance enhancer. It's easy to slack off… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
A big part of protecting yourself involves devel-oping range of motion. Work on increasing mobility wherever you happen to be tight. Each… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
The first time you do some new exercise, you're sore and tired in a way that you hadn't been before. But do… — 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
You won't find a better place to get your heart rate up and strengthen your entire body than the beach. Compared with… — 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
Everyone gravitates toward what they're good at. If you've got big legs, you're going to go squat. If you've got big pecs,… — 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
