Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Surf Fitness Destination
Surf Ready Fitness (SRF) is a science-based, surf-specific dryland training program established in 2012. Our mission is to enhance surfers' performance through functional training methods that focus on strength, mobility, stability, and agility. Our team of certified coaches, with over 20 years of combined experience, designs personalized programs tailored to individual goals, utilizing equipment like TRX Suspension Trainers, Indo Boards, and stability balls. We cater to surfers of all levels, from beginners to professional athletes, and emphasize a structured, safe environment to improve movement efficiency and reduce injury risk. Our six-pillar approach includes muscle activation, functional power, dynamic stability, core training, breathing alignment, and metabolic conditioning.SRF has been recognized in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and Men's Fitness Magazine for our innovative training techniques. Our facility in Costa Mesa, CA, offers in-person classes, private training, and virtual coaching via our mobile app, ensuring accessibility for surfers worldwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a community built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and a shared passion for surfing. Our proven methods have helped elite athletes like Olympic medalist Kanoa Igarashi and WSL professionals achieve peak performance. With a focus on scientific principles and real-world results, SRF remains the global leader in surf-specific fitness training.
Services
Surf Performance Class
Bootcamp Class
Kid's Class
Private Training
Semi-Private Training
Online Coaching
Surf Coaching
Open Gym
Physical Therapy
SRF App
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer surf-specific training developed by certified coaches with 20+ years of industry experience.
- Our six-pillar programming targets functional power, stability, and injury prevention for surfers.
- We provide personalized workouts tailored to individual performance goals and fitness levels.
- Our methods are proven by elite athletes, including Olympic medalists and WSL professionals.
- We combine science-based techniques with a welcoming community for surfers of all ages.
What people say
Improved my surfing
Great trainer
Personalized workouts
Welcoming community
Elite athlete results
Services
Surf Performance Class
A dynamic class combining flexibility warm-ups, power training, and core stability exercises to enhance surfing performance. Designed for surfers of all levels, it uses TRX suspension trainers and stability balls to improve balance and agility. The program focuses on surf-specific movements to increase wave count and reduce injury risk while promoting pain-free movement.
Private Training
Customized training sessions tailored to individual goals, including strength, endurance, and mobility improvements. Coaches use functional exercises and movement analysis to address specific weaknesses. Sessions include progress tracking via the SRF App, ensuring measurable results and personalized adjustments for optimal performance gains.
Online Coaching
Remote coaching through the SRF App, offering customized workouts and video demonstrations for surfers worldwide. Programs cover functional power, core stability, and metabolic conditioning with weekly check-ins for feedback. Requires minimal equipment and adapts to users' schedules for accessible, science-backed training.
Bootcamp Class
High-intensity group sessions focusing on strength, cardio, and endurance tailored to surfers' needs. Workouts include dynamic warm-ups, resistance training, and core exercises in a motivating environment. Designed to challenge all fitness levels while improving overall health and surf-specific athleticism.
Surf Coaching
Partnered with OC Surf Coaching, this service offers technique instruction and performance analysis in the water. Focuses on character development, safety, and inclusive learning for surfers aged 850. Combines video analysis with personalized drills to refine competitive strategy and wave-riding efficiency.
People
Paul Norris
Owner/Operator
Paul Norris founded Surf Ready Fitness in 2012 after 20 years of training athletes, including 10 years specializing in surf fitness. With a B.S. in Exercise Science and NASM certification, he has coached Olympic medalists and WSL professionals, developing science-based programs to enhance surfing performance.
Questions
What is Surf Ready Fitness' training approach?
We use science-based, surf-specific functional training to improve strength, mobility, and stability through six pillars: muscle activation, power, balance, core work, breathing, and endurance.
Do you offer programs for beginners?
Yes! Our classes and private sessions cater to surfers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, with workouts tailored to individual fitness goals and experience.
Can I train remotely?
Yes. Our SRF App provides customized online coaching with video workouts, progress tracking, and weekly check-ins to support surfers worldwide without gym access.
What equipment do I need?
Our Costa Mesa gym provides specialized equipment like TRX trainers and Indo Boards. For home workouts, minimal gear like resistance bands or light weights is recommended.
Are there youth programs?
Yes. We offer Kid's Classes to build strength, balance, and confidence in young surfers, focusing on safe, age-appropriate functional training techniques.
Do you guarantee results?
We guarantee measurable improvements in surfing performance through our structured programs, evidenced by testimonials from elite athletes and consistent client progress tracking.
