WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Video
WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribe
  • Video
This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months

Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months

You Need To Try This Breathing Technique Used By World Champion Athletes

You Need To Try This Breathing Technique Used By World Champion Athletes

The Surfing Sisters Making Waves On House Rules

The Surfing Sisters Making Waves On House Rules

Meet Pacha Light – The Rising Star In Aussie Surfing

Meet Pacha Light – The Rising Star In Aussie Surfing

{headline}

{headline}

This Is How Pro Surfer Kelia Moniz Eats And Trains Each Day

This Is How Pro Surfer Kelia Moniz Eats And Trains Each Day

Steph Gilmore On Fighting For Equal Pay And Finding Mental Strength

Steph Gilmore On Fighting For Equal Pay And Finding Mental Strength

Surf Lovers, Huntington Beach Is Calling You

Surf Lovers, Huntington Beach Is Calling You

{headline}

{headline}

Surfing Champion Sally Fitzgibbons On Her Fitness And Nutrition Non-Negotiables

Surfing Champion Sally Fitzgibbons On Her Fitness And Nutrition Non-Negotiables

Win Sally Fitzgibbon's Surf Board: Terms and Conditions

Win Sally Fitzgibbon's Surf Board: Terms and Conditions

Sally Fitzgibbons Is Smashing Curveballs One Wave At A Time

Sally Fitzgibbons Is Smashing Curveballs One Wave At A Time

We’re Back, Baby!

We’re Back, Baby!

How The 'World's Fittest Woman' Tia-Clair Toomey Is Training In Isolation

How The 'World's Fittest Woman' Tia-Clair Toomey Is Training In Isolation

How Groundbreaking Tech Made Ellie Cole’s Dream Come True

How Groundbreaking Tech Made Ellie Cole’s Dream Come True

Millie Brown On Making History And Quitting Comparison

Millie Brown On Making History And Quitting Comparison

  1. Home
  2. Women In Sport

The Daily Ritual That Keeps World Champ Surfer Tyler Wright Grounded

Hint: it’s something we’d probably all benefit from - by Alex Davies
  • 14 Mar 2018
The Daily Ritual That Keeps World Champ Surfer Tyler Wright Grounded
Supplied

Like most Aussie kids, Tyler Wright grew up in the water. Getting hooked on surfing with her siblings sparked a career that’s – fast-forward to now – seen her score two back-to-back world titles. Not to mention the Female Surfer of the Year gong at this year’s Australian Surfing Awards (her brother Owen was named Male Surfer of the Year).

But despite her passion for surfing, happiness and success for Tyler aren’t just about the board. They lie in family, adventure, the self-care rituals that keep the 23 year old balanced, not to mention the training she does away from the waves.

We chatted with the Jeep ambassador at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast 2018 tournament to find out what makes her tick.

What does a typical week of training look like for you?

A typical pre-season week would involve surfing twice a day and training. I like a fair bit of variety in my training. Of course surfing is a big part of it, but I also do dancing at Malleebull dance studio on the Gold Coast, Ginastica Natural [a body-weight workout designed for surfers] with Kid Peligro and Breath Enhancement Training with Mark Visser. I really enjoy training that teaches me how to use and move my body differently.

RELATED: These Are The Top Workout Trends Of 2018

What goes through your head when you're out in the water?

It’s actually quite busy. You’ve got the break, your position, the wind, wave selection, what type of wave you want. Then you have who’s in your heat, where are they positioned in the water? You’ve always got to be aware of what they’re doing, then what you’re going to do. Obviously timing, strategy, technique, tactics, stuff like that. You’ve got to be able to physically handle the workload, plus mentally be able to make decisions in a clear and decisive manner.

Tyler Wright with coach Glenn Hall
Supplied

Congrats on winning Surfer of the Year alongside your brother. What was that like?

It was quite wonderful. It was a special moment in time that’s for sure, to be up there and share that with him. He’s been on quite a journey himself [Owen made his professional comeback last year after being seriously injured during a surf in Hawaii in 2015].

You joined surfing’s Championship Tour at 16, and have spoken about burning out at one stage. Now, how do you keep some balance?

[My career] is part of what I do in life but it’s not all of my life, so finding that balance is super-important. Going out on adventures is fun for me, and getting away from surfing. That way, when I’m here to surf, I’m here and I’m really feeling it; I’m not wanting to be somewhere else. I’m always very content to be where I am. I use a couple of techniques [to help with this], but the main one is meditating twice a day.

RELATED: Ellyse Perry's Trick For Handling Pressure

What kind of adventures?

Recently we went out into the Blue Mountains, or I just go back home [in Culburra Beach on the NSW coast] and go on adventures where we grew up. Going four-wheel driving, going to the beach, just getting out and doing something different, seeing Mother Nature. It’s wonderful, and the feeling is incredible.

tylerwright View Profile
6,798 likes - View Post on Instagram
Bells Training Sesh @microsurfacademy 📹 @harrydott @ripcurl_aus

Who inspires you, personally and professionally?

My coach [former pro surfer Glenn Hall]. And my coach’s wife is pretty incredible. She has three kids. I’m taken away with my coaches; [we] obviously travel a lot, and what she does is just incredible. Full superhuman. She’s just a mum doing what a mum does. Also professionally, Steph Gilmore has always been a standout, as well as [pro snowboarder] Torah Bright. Athletes like them.

Lastly, tell us something surprising about you.

I’m a super free-spirited kid, but I really love a schedule. Never tell me what to do, but if you tell me a time to be there with what I have to do, I’ll be there on time, even five minutes beforehand. I’ll be ready to go.

Women’s Health was taken to the Gold Coast by Jeep Australia to launch the new Jeep Compass.

  • Fitness
  • Women In Sport
  • Meditation
  • Mental Health

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months

Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months

You Need To Try This Breathing Technique Used By World Champion Athletes

You Need To Try This Breathing Technique Used By World Champion Athletes

The Surfing Sisters Making Waves On House Rules

The Surfing Sisters Making Waves On House Rules

Meet Pacha Light – The Rising Star In Aussie Surfing

Meet Pacha Light – The Rising Star In Aussie Surfing

{headline}

{headline}

This Is How Pro Surfer Kelia Moniz Eats And Trains Each Day

This Is How Pro Surfer Kelia Moniz Eats And Trains Each Day

Steph Gilmore On Fighting For Equal Pay And Finding Mental Strength

Steph Gilmore On Fighting For Equal Pay And Finding Mental Strength

Surf Lovers, Huntington Beach Is Calling You

Surf Lovers, Huntington Beach Is Calling You

{headline}

{headline}

Surfing Champion Sally Fitzgibbons On Her Fitness And Nutrition Non-Negotiables

Surfing Champion Sally Fitzgibbons On Her Fitness And Nutrition Non-Negotiables

Win Sally Fitzgibbon's Surf Board: Terms and Conditions

Win Sally Fitzgibbon's Surf Board: Terms and Conditions

Sally Fitzgibbons Is Smashing Curveballs One Wave At A Time

Sally Fitzgibbons Is Smashing Curveballs One Wave At A Time

We’re Back, Baby!

We’re Back, Baby!

How The 'World's Fittest Woman' Tia-Clair Toomey Is Training In Isolation

How The 'World's Fittest Woman' Tia-Clair Toomey Is Training In Isolation

How Groundbreaking Tech Made Ellie Cole’s Dream Come True

How Groundbreaking Tech Made Ellie Cole’s Dream Come True

Millie Brown On Making History And Quitting Comparison

Millie Brown On Making History And Quitting Comparison

WomensHealth
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Paragon Media

Brands

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
  • Men’s Health
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now