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 when you work out intensely and can build up to that pain, or when you have… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
If you watch football players stretch before a game, you see a kind of agony on their faces that you don't see when they're on the field. This pain is why yoga incorporates so much breathing, because you have to… — 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
