Are you a keen surfer who can’t get in the water as much as you’d like to? Do you want to improve your surfing technique even though you don’t live near the ocean? Would you like to prepare your body so you can surf at your best? Luke Rennie’s Train to Shred surf program is for you! The Train to Shred surfing program is designed to offer surfers of all levels an in-depth surf training experience that covers all aspects of surfing technique and conditioning. The sessions are run in a small group of 5 people maximum.

What is the Train to Shred Program?

Technique and form using the SmoothStar Surf Skate with Luke Rennie (Qualified SmoothStar Coach):

  • Speed generation

  • Core engagement

  • Weight transitioning through turns

  • Foot placement and positioning of hands and shoulders through turns

  • Looking through turns and uplift reaction time

Surf specific strength and conditioning:

  • Compound exercises to build full-body strength and endurance

  • Specific surf movement drills

  • Core specific strength and mobility training

  • Stretching and isometric strength in positions found on a surfboard

Paddling training (when weather is permitting):

  • Paddling technique and form

  • Strength and endurance

  • Board volume testing

Why choose Luke to help you improve your surfing?

Luke has lived and breathed surfing for the last 29 years and understands what it takes to train to be your absolute best in the water. He can relate to surfers on all levels and wants to share detailed concepts and knowledge to improve the skills that only an experienced surfer can help with.

Having lived in Switzerland since 2015, Luke understands how to train to build strength and endurance while improving surfing skills, despite not living on the coast.

Although he doesn’t live the surfing lifestyle surfing daily, practicing, training, and coaching on the SmoothStar Surf Skate has helped Luke improve his surfing technique and broaden his personal surfing horizons.

How is surf training effective when living in a landlocked country?

Living in Switzerland offers many challenges for surfers who are genuinely passionate about their sport. Surfing requires a significant amount of time to master the basics of the ocean and become proficient at hitting the lip and carving down the line.

Unfortunately, surfers in Switzerland can struggle to get enough experience to avoid lacklustre sessions and frustration when actually surfing. The Train to Shred surfing program is designed to prevent these sessions.

Luke has experience surfing in every condition possible, from 1-foot slop to triple overhead groundswell lines. Learning from someone who has the knowledge and insight earned from these experiences can be hard to find.

But now you don’t have to look any further! Luke is here to help in every way possible, sharing his passion, experience, and guidance as needed.

WHEN AND WHERE?

The Train to Shred training sessions are always outdoors. This provides the space to do different exercises with the SmoothStar Surf Skate while providing you with access to two of the healthiest resources planet Earth has to offer – fresh air and sunshine. If the weather isn’t playing along, the focus will move on surf specific strength and conditioning training instead.

All workouts take place within an easy walking distance of Albisriederplatz in Zürich.

Every second Saturday
11:30am - 12:30pm

What to bring?

SmoothStar Surf Skate Sessions:

  • Helmet

  • Elbow and/or knee pads if required

  • A water bottle and water to stay hydrated

  • SmoothStar Surf Skate are being provided by surfari.ch

Surf specific strength and conditioning:

  • A sweat towel

  • An exercise mat or another towel to lie on

  • A water bottle and water to stay hydrated

Paddling Training:

  • Board

  • Wetsuit

  • Towel

  • Possibly a leash

HOW TO GET STARTED?

The beauty of the Train to Shred program is there is no gym to join, no membership to process, and no enrollment form to complete. The only document you’ll need to sign is a standard waiver form. If you would like to attend a Train to Shred training and you’re not yet a Member, you can simply book a session below. Don’t forget to leave your phone number and email address – Luke will contact you to confirm the location with you.

Cost

  • Single session: Fr. 50 – payable on arrival in cash

  • 5 session pack: Fr. 225 – Fr. 45 per session, payable in advance, valid for 13 weeks

The 5 session packs is valid for 13 weeks after purchase. This means that you can join any class during that period and you only pay for the classes that you attend. There are NO HIDDEN COSTS; if you are away and unable to attend for any reason, you don’t have to pay a thing.

Planning to attend a Train to Shred session and then life gets in the way? Don’t worry – so long as you give 12 hours’ notice, there is no charge.