The biggest mistake anyone can make is being too strict. That stress far outweighs the value of what you're doing. There's a… — 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
When things don't have an effect I stop using them. At one point I was drinking a lot of lemon water in… — 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
Pleasure is definitely a part of my diet, and I regularly eat delicious whole foods. But my main priority is to eat… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Once you start being conscious of the repetitive motions that we all just accept as part of being human, you realize how… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I learned about the importance of feet the hard way - by breaking my left foot more than 10 times, as well… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Standing on golf or lacrosse balls and rolling them through the arches is a painful but seriously effective way to warm up… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
If you just get out of your own way... It is amazing what will come to you. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
When I fly to Chile to surf or go snowboarding in Russia or some other adventure, I try to include the family… — 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