Resistance training means working, or training, with weights, either free weights or on gym machines by performing simple, repetitive movements you are able to focus work on a particular muscle or group of muscles.

You can build your aerobic strength in many ways, however swimming is tops for surfers, anything that resembles paddling on a surf board like swimming or Powerstroke cords are best.

As we enter the dark zone (sundown at 4.45 what’s that about?) instead of hibernating look to yoga to keep your body and mind focussed. Francesca Bingley reports.

This month, we’re going to keep active instead of vegging out on the couch watching surf flicks and wishing we could surf Hawaiian reefs.We all know the gym costs a bomb so we’ve got some products, specifically designed to suit surfers needs.

Improve your yoga techniques with Rochelle Ballard’s new Surf Into Yoga DVD – it’s a beautiful thing!

Win one of these brand new Gigante Balls from the people who brought you Indo Boards. It works in a similar way in that it’s a balancing ball but you stand on your board to get a balance workout.

Improve your surf fitness with this simple piece of training kit which can be used by all standards of surfers, from beginners to advanced, and right up to pro level.

Calling all surfy folk if you or your club need a helping hand then this could be for you! The MARS Refuel Drink Fund is relaunching on March 1st and they have £10,000 to donate to sporting clubs, teams and individuals in March, April AND May!