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How to Train for Big Waves: Winter Surf Prep for Malta & Europe
Big Waves Are Coming — Are You Ready? Winter swells in Malta and across Europe are a different beast. The playful summer rollers switch to explosive reef setups, cold-water power, and heavy currents that don't care if you've been cruising Ghallis all August. If you want to paddle into bigger waves w...

One Breath with World Record Diver Branko Petrovic
The sun sets on the bay and Branko Petrovic stokes the charcoal. Tiny orange ambers sparkle upwards as Branko begins his tour into his parallel universe. Branko is, in every aspect, a superhuman. Passionate and full of energy, he lives in a different world to us and, thanks to his sport, he can visi...

Get surf-fit at the Wellness Hub
Get surf-fit with Wellness Hub Oh ye, we've got this in Malta, too! When the waves get bigger, you'd better get tougher amigo, and Tony Brio is here to take you to the next level. Book surf fitness sessions every Tuesday at 6.15 at Wellness Hub in Mellieha . And yes, he's got a whack of other classe...

Keep these workouts in mind
Core exercises: Your core is the foundation of your surfing performance. You can do exercises like plank, side plank, and Russian twists to improve core strength and stability. Cardiovascular training: Surfing requires a lot of endurance, so doing cardiovascular exercises like running, swimming, or ...

Bomba recipe: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
... and our second recipe is vegetarian! Enjoy Ingredients: 6 small corn tortillas 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Salt ...

Bomba recipe: Quinoa and Salmon Bowl
Now this is the best of both worlds: yummy, easy to cook and healthy. Get stuck in! Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 4 oz. baked or grilled salmon 1 cup chopped kale or spinach 1/2 cup sliced cucumber 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 avocado, sliced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp...

Your surfing diet aim
As a surfer, you should aim to eat a well-balanced diet that includes: Lean proteins: such as fish, chicken, turkey, tofu, legumes, and eggs. Whole grains: such as quinoa, brown rice, oats, and whole-grain bread. Fruits and vegetables: choose a variety of colorful options to get a range of vitamins ...