Éva’s story is a perfect example of making the most out of life’s opportunities. Splitting her time between Budapest and Portugal, she took on surfing as her new passion and joined the Surf Shape Mentorship to build strength, endurance, and confidence on the waves. A key focus has been improving her push-ups, essential for mastering the pop-up and boosting her overall motivation. Now, four weeks in, Éva already feels the progress and enjoys every challenge the waves bring. Her journey proves that smart preparation starts on land and leads to more fun in the water!

Who says workouts have to stay in the gym? We took things to the forest for an unforgettable session featuring axe wood chopping—a full-body challenge that’s as fun as it is effective. Toss in gymnastic rings, medicine balls, and log carries, and we turned nature into the ultimate fitness playground. Fresh air, creative moves, and a whole lot of laughs made this workout one for the books!

For surfers, the pop-up is one of the most crucial skills—it’s the move that connects a rider to the wave, setting the stage for an exhilarating ride. But achieving speed, fluidity, and strength in the pop-up can take consistent work and specialized training. That’s exactly what brought Mendi to my Surf Shape Mentoring program.