People don't think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing has to be number one - even… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
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 Image
When I'm home in California, on most days I train with a group of about five guys. While the specific mix of… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've learned that two distinct forces lead people to put themselves in dangerous situations: ignorance and experience. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Normally, people who are frustrated out in the water are frustrated on land. They brought their frustration with them. If you go… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
People don't want to do new things if they think they're going to be bad at them or people are going to… — 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
In Hawaii, the environment is fabulous. In Malibu, the people are fabulous. Our family unity is tight, and we have the Pacific… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
All the people I know who have been bitten by sharks are less afraid of sharks now. Every one of them. I… — 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 Image
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 Image
I need a big wave to really excel. The smaller stuff is a bit like...ballet for me. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
