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Foot Supination, Torque and Turns, Too Much Science?, Low Back Pain, Neuroplasticity of Brain
Rob and Jim talk about foot supination and how it impacts surfing stance, impart the science behind torque and turns, give some examples of how some surfers use torque, dialog about the problem of using too much...
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Cracking Bones, Surf Addiction, Kicking When Paddling, Propulsion, Sweet Spot for Paddling
Rob and Jim discuss what happens when we “crack” our bones; debate whether surfing is an addiction; learn about the science behind how kicking increases our velocity while swimming vs paddling; swimming eels, pitching...
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Motivation, Scientific Studies Flaws and Triumphs, Body Adaptations, Surf Research, Math!
Rob and Jim share ways to motivate people, explain why scientific studies are flawed and important at the same time, share some cool adaptations of the body (why were they talking so much about baseball?), talk about...
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Losing Fitness Fast, Foot Recovery, Strength vs Mobility, "Funning" Out, Nostalgic Surf Flicks
Rob and Jim converse how fast a surfer loses fitness and how long it takes to get it back, Rob shares his foot recovery journey, they talk about whether strength or mobility should take precedence, spread the word on...
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Physics of Catching a Wave, Easy Paddle In, Back to the Basics, Surf Stories
The last episode was so long it had to be broken up into two! In this Part 2, Rob and Jim work through the physics behind what happens when we catch a wave, how to paddle in with incredible simplicity and ease, talk...
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Surfing Is Messed Up, "Right" vs "Wrong" Movement, Surfing Fitness, Pain Recognition
This episode was so long it had to be broken up into two! In this Part 1, Rob and Jim wonder how messed up surfing is on our body, debate the science behind what is “right” and “wrong” movement, investigate what sort...
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Paddling Power and Acceleration, Surfing Research, Paddling Mistakes, Surf Trip Stories
Rob and Jim discuss the science behind power and acceleration in paddling, exercises to improve this skill, possible future academic surfing research studies, mistakes made with paddling propulsion, and memorable...
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How Fast to Catch A Wave, Paddling Speeds, Training For Paddling
Rob and Jim discuss how fast we need to go to catch a wave, speeds at which surfers paddle in flatwater, how to train for paddling, and embarrassing moments.
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