2024-07-14 06:57:34
Surfing is a great way to tone your chest, back and shoulder muscles, and can also strengthen your legs. A recent original study highlights the psychological benefits of this exercise practice.
Published on 07/14/2024 08:57
Reading time: 3 minutes Surfing is practiced by more and more people in France. Since 2020, the sport has become an Olympic sport, with around 600,000 people taking part.
Martin Ducret, doctor and journalist doctor daily Today we are introduced to an increasingly popular activity that has become an Olympic sport: surfing. Especially original research on its mental health benefits.
franceinfo: What is this study regarding?
Martin Ducret: The research was published in the prestigious journal Portfolio natureestimated savings in U.S. dollars The mental health benefits of surfing 130,000 surfers from the Australian tourist city of Gold Coast.
The annual savings per surfer is $5,000, for a total annual savings of $650 million, which equates to reduced health costs (less medical consultations, fewer antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications), but also equals increased productivity . By comparison, the impressive figure is four times greater than the Australian city’s annual profits from the surf tourism industry.
But be careful, we can’t extrapolate these numbers to France either, because the Australian health system doesn’t work in the same way as ours. But what we can learn from this original research is that in addition to its physical and mental benefits, surfing can also save you money on your health. No matter the country.
In fact, in addition to the cool spirit that surfing conveys, surfing has a growing number of fans in France, most likely because of the blessings it brings. Across the English Channel, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, nearly 600,000 people are devoted to this discipline. Yes, contrary to popular belief, there are waves on the Marseille coast too.
But is the sport suitable for everyone? Don’t you have to be young and healthy to do it?
Well, not necessarily. Unless you want to be a future Olympic champion. “Surfing is possible at any age, whether you are in good shape, have a disability or suffer from a chronic illness.
Initially we start with confidence in the water (this is water ease), then we seek the pleasure of gliding, first lying on the board and then gradually managing to stand up”, explains Sandra Saint Geours, who developed the product.National Surf Health Association It promotes surfing and contact with the ocean as therapy.
The goal of all these activities is to have fun, transcend yourself, gain confidence and feel calm by reconnecting with the ocean and nature.
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