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BUT.....if you are walking the surf, IN THE SURF, then you are getting some exercise.
I'd say the worst part is the dietary intake.
My own regiment for surfcasting is simple: I keep at least one case of bottled water in my truck at ALL TIMES. I make it a point to eat fruit and veggies when I can. I do the "salad luch" thing, but I also snack on nuts & berries, apples, bananas, peaches (when in season) and watermelon.
I don't want to sound "holier-than-thou" because I ain't.
I USUALLY have a pepsi and either cheetos or doritos for the ride home.
As for preventative measures, whenever I feel the strain coming on, I exercise similarly as I do for carpal tunnel syndrome. That's usually just basic stretching and flexing the hands, wrists, arms, shoulder and back.
After my first bout with "casters' elbow" I decided that I didn't want to HAVE to stop fishing due to poor conditioning.
I have similar methods for pre-kayak season and ice fishing season.
Nothing sucks more than getting injured during the height of a season all because you didn't take care of yourself.
(I learned that a couple years back when I had to have knee surgery in September. I was lucky enough to salvage the second half of October, but I made me rethink my tactics.)
I hope this was helpful.
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