Frequently Asked Questions

The Level Up Surf Training Program is an online surf training platform that works through a mobile app with video workouts made for surfers. Every month you get 8 workouts to choose from at different levels, all updated every month for 12 months. It costs €39.99 per month, or just €27.99 per month with a yearly subscription.

Surfing demands paddling endurance, pop-up power, balance, rotation and mobility, and you can’t build all of that in the water alone, especially when the waves are flat. Training on land builds the physical base, so you perform better and recover faster when you’re surfing.

No. The app has easy-to-follow video workouts you plan yourself, follow-along yoga classes, a meal plan with hundreds of meals and calorie tracking. You can connect your wearables to track your progress, and the Level Up Physical Screening shows where you start. A private chat gives you coaching support from a real surf coach and professional trainer.

No. The workouts come in different levels, so beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers can all start at their own level. You don’t need to surf regularly, and you don’t need previous gym experience.

No gym is needed, but you can train at one if you prefer. You can do the workouts at home with minimal equipment or at a fully equipped gym.

Most surfers train 2 to 3 times per week for 30 to 45 minutes. You plan the workouts yourself, so you can train more when the waves are flat and less when you’re surfing a lot. Consistency matters more than volume.

Yes. You can combine it with other training, such as gym sessions, running, yoga or other sports. Since you plan your own workouts, you can adjust your week around your other training. You can also ask me for advice through the private chat.

Yes. A fast, smooth pop-up depends on shoulder strength, core stability, explosive power and mobility, all of which you can train out of the water. To work on your pop-up technique, take a look at the Surf Technique Blueprint.

Yes. The workouts build shoulder strength, back strength and endurance, so you can paddle for longer and get into waves earlier.

Yes, physically. A good duck dive needs upper-body strength, core stability and mobility, and the workouts train all three. For the technique itself, the Surf Technique Blueprint explains how to duck dive step by step.

Yes. The workouts focus on strength, endurance, balance, core stability and mobility, which also matter in kitesurfing, windsurfing and wakeboarding.

Possibly. If you’re injured, check with your doctor or physio before you start, and skip any exercise that doesn’t feel right. I’m a personal trainer with experience helping surfers through injuries. For a plan built around your injury, customized surf training is a better fit.

Yes, teenagers can use the program with a parent or guardian’s agreement and starting with the easier workouts.