I was so excited to see that Surf Set was finally here in the DC suburbs! We usually don’t get the cool stuff for months or years after the hip New Yorkers or Californians. You may have seen Surf Set presented on Shark Tank in September of last year. So what is it? How does it work?
” SURFSET® is all about getting away from the traditional static workout and challenging your body in new ways. Every exercise on the board is designed to engage your core & stabilizer muscles and shock the system to create real change inside & out.”
I would describe it as a surf board on top of 3 bosu type balls, that create an unstable platform that requires tons of core stability to balance on. The class is done barefoot so your feet can grip the rubber surface. Modeled after the moves that surfers do, SurfSet is a 45 min class comprised of 20 second intervals of cardio, strength and balance exercises. The class I attended also used body bars to simulate oars as well as provide a greater challenge while balancing on the board. The class we attended was at Crunch Gym (check your local Crunch-we also found free 10 day passes on their site).
My daughter is always willing to come along with me and check out new classes. She had just spent the summer taking actual surfing lessons in Spain and was eager to test this out. Although it was not the same without the water, we both really enjoyed the class and found it quite challenging. This class required lots of balance and core strength which I loved.
Plank moves on the board-I had to consciously engage my core to keep from swaying from side to side. We then moved onto mountain climbers on the board. This was hard but fun and I decided to post my first video on the blog:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGfduMj9ao8
The verdict:
This class was a blast! I love trying new fitness classes that challenge me and force me to recruit different muscles than I use while running or cycling. I especially like the low impact, high intensity format which allowed me to work up a sweat without beating up my body with more impact. I think it is a great addition to any fitness regimen. I’d love to go again.
Have you done SurfSet? What other new fitness trends are you doing?
I’ve heard such good things about Surfset! I would love to try it, and I’m sure that I would be most thankful that it was on land due to the number of times that I would fall off…
ha ha you won’t fall off as many times and you only have about 1 foot to fall. Hope you try it!
I have never heard of a surf class but looks like alot of fun. I bet its a great core workout.
It’s an amazing core workout and lots of fun!
Oooh… I did see this on shark tank and had no idea that it was available here. I’m going to have to look for it. I still want to try out a barre workout too since I haven’t given that a try yet.
They are very different. I like this a lot better than barre bc it had some cardio aspect.
this is SO interesting! thanks for sharing — i’d never heard of this before!
It was so much fun! If you ever want to go check it out at Tysons let me know-I’m in!
This looks SO much fun! I am currently googling “surf classes” to see if we have any like this in California! Hope so 🙂
They definitely do have it in California-you all get all the cool stuff way before us!
This sounds awesome – a class that engages the core and is fun would be a great workout! What a cool idea, I always thought surfing was such a great workout (for those who do it – haha!).
It was really a blast and great core work. If you ever want to check it out at Tysons let me know
How fun! I tried actually surfing once and was terrible – haha. I’m not so great in the water, so this is probably way better 🙂
uh yeah I don’t think I would do so well on a regular surf board either!
I’ve seen classes like this around Houston but haven’t tried one yet. It looks like so much fun though!!
It was a blast and fun to do something different!
What!? This is so cool! Who comes up with this stuff!? I love trying new classes and I bet I would absolutely love this (although I’m terrible at surfing).
You could totally do it it was really fun!
Surfset sounds awesome! I’ve been seeing a lot more people talking about surfboard workouts. I’d love to try it out!
It was fun check out Crunch fitness by you and see if they have it.
I’ve never tried surfset but it looks awesome! Would love to try the class! It looks like so much fun!! Hope it comes to my gym at some point!
It was fun to do something different and I love the core stuff
I’ve heard this is an awesome workout! I haven’t seen any around us, but I’d be curious to check it out.
It was a great core workout!
When I get back from vacation I’m definitely trying this…I’ve been dying for this to come to our area for a while! Do you know how much the classes are if you don’t have a Crunch membership?
They had free 10 day passes on line but I don’t know how much it would be without it. Let me know when you want to go
Oh this looks so cool! Really want to try a class! #wowlinkup
It was lots of fun hope you have the opportunity to check it out too!
Love SurfSet! I’ve done it a couple of times and it’s so fun and such a good workout. Nice vid btw 🙂
oh thanks! It was lots of fun wasn’t it but I guess in CA you can do the real thing!
OMG that sounds awesome!! where is it?!
I did it at the Crunch at Tysons-if you ever want to go let me know 🙂
Totally!! I need to look at my calendar but I’m in for sure!
I tried Surfset last year and loved it! The only problem is the nearest class is an hour away from me. It’s so fun thought!
oh too bad! It is a great core workout and I always like to mix it up a little so I don’t get bored.
I’ve never heard of this! Seems like they’re always coming up with something new. I don’t go to a gym, so I don’t think I’ll get the chance to try it. Is it a lot like SUP?
I think SUP is harder bc of the actual water. This was fun though. I dont normally go to a gym anymore either but I wanted to check it out.
Great video! That looks like so much fun. I’d add it in too. It’s a great way to really mix things in and work on the core. #wowlinkup
It was fun and I really liked the new core moves
What fun! I would love to try a SurfSet class! I guess it might help if I had a gym memebership 🙂
I don’t have one either but they had free passes on their website so we gave it a try. It was fun to do something different
Great idea! I’m going to check! Thanks 🙂
It was lots of fun!
Oooh how cool, sounds like fun! I hope my gym will offer a class.
It was lots of fun. I think they are starting to spread around the country. We always get things way later than CA and NY huh?
I am fairly coordinated but I’m not going to lie – I think I will pass on that. LOLOL!! I can just see myself rolling off that thing. You look good on it though! #wowlinkup
I was a little nervous at first too-I’m pretty sure you could handle it!
This really looks like a lot of fun! Psst…I just sent you a Very Inspiring Blogger Award- http://fourthehealthofit.com/2014/08/07/a-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thanks that’s so sweet of you! I’m honored 🙂
This looks so freakin cool! I should have scouted out a place that does this while on vacation at the beach last week. It must be an awesome workout!
It was so much fun! Hope you get to try it sometime 🙂
That looks like so much fun! I’ll have to check if there is a class near me 🙂
It was a great core workout!
Oh wow, soo cool!!! Wish I live a little closer to DC!! Would totally check this out.
Check their website they are really spreading around the country. Hope you get to try one someday.
That looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing and bringing it to my attention! #wowlinkup
It was a blast! Hope you get to try it sometime :0
I saw this workout on Shark Tank. The creator was looking for money for marketing and to by more product. I would love to try it out. #wowlinkup
They got the funding and it has grown quite rapidly. It was really fun hope you get to check it out sometime.