Laird Hamilton

The amount of things you can do with a kettlebell is unsurpassed by any other training equipment - dumbbells, resistance machines, free…

— Laird Hamilton

People don't think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing has to be number one - even…

— Laird Hamilton

I need a big wave to really excel. The smaller stuff is a bit like...ballet for me.

— Laird Hamilton

What separates great athletes from mediocre ones isn't only talent and training - it's also how well they can handle discomfort.

— Laird Hamilton

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

I love espresso... You could give me five shots of espresso, a quarter stick of butter, a quarter stick of coconut oil…

— Laird Hamilton

Anyone who knows what he's doing takes a serious attitude toward a risky situation and doesn't take it lightly.

— Laird Hamilton

You want to have diversity in your diet. Too much red meat can leave me feeling sluggish, and sometimes my body will…

— Laird Hamilton

When you weight train, take your ego out of the equation. If you pick up a giant rack and start squatting, you…

— Laird Hamilton

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

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

While swimming is a great workout, it's also one of the best activities for recovery. It improves the flexibility in your arms…

— Laird Hamilton

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

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

Start to think about food as a fuel source and you'll see real results.

— Laird Hamilton

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

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

When you don't use sugar in your diet, all of the sudden fruits are really sweet. Honey is really sweet. Your taste…

— Laird Hamilton

You don't need to make peak performance your full-time job like I have, but you should think of it as an all-day…

— Laird Hamilton

I think my nature of competitiveness is such that it's not meant to be used in sport. It's meant to be used…

— Laird Hamilton

Surfing's one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what's behind.

— Laird Hamilton

Walking in softer substances like sand and grass forces the feet to work to stabilize the body and really strengthens them.

— Laird Hamilton

If I'm doing serious swim training, I like fins, a snorkel, and a mask.

— Laird Hamilton

Omega-3s may be the single best supplement you can take on a regular basis.

— Laird Hamilton

In all successful relationships, the man respects the woman - and it takes a special guy to handle a successful woman. You…

— Laird Hamilton