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Maintaining your health as a surfcaster
I was having the discussion the other day that being a surfcaster really keeps you in shape... it requires tons of walking, hiking, physical movement, etc. But then there is the other side of the coin that I feel completely negates any of these benefits: Sleep deprivation, terrible night time diet, repetitive casting, holding the rod in the same position (possible surfcaster's carpel tunnel?) standing on a tiny rock for hours while favoring one leg, crawling on slippery boulders and loose bowling balls, the list goes on and on... Do this 5 nights a week, plus island commando trips, and your body is going to feel it! We've all had cups of coffee laugh at us, as if to say "I can't help you buddy!" I want to still do this into my 50's and 60's...
What I am looking for is some shared info of what you guys do to help maintain your health throughout the season... any of you do specific exercises, particularly any helpful stretches, seeing as my neck and casting shoulder are really stiff... also, any preventative measures/advice from guys who have been in the game a few decades would be great... I feel this thread can be an excellent resource for many... because Honestly, without your health, you're out of the game.
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