© 2008 Equalize Training Company
THOMAS WOODS - MARCH 2008
Junior World Champ Contender (see BELOW)
"Thanks Nam for helping me to get fit, and this over a space of 1 month. Thanks for teaching me to paddle faster, and for spending all the time in the water with me. My confidence grew because of the Breath Enhancement and the hill training. I felt ready to tackle the camp to qualify for the Worlds.
Thanks Devon for being so strict during core exercises, I didn't get away with anything. I got so much stronger in such a short space of time. I am still not eating too healthy but I am doing my best.
Thanks for all your guys' efforts, I won the camp and therefore qualify for the Quiksilver Junior World Champs in the U16 division at France this year. Thanks a million. And I am still going strong!!!"
BARTON LYNCH & The Surfers Group
Surfing World Champion & Coach (see RIGHT)
"I was first interested in B.E.T because I see breathing as one of the most important things in life as well as in surfing. I found the B.E.T course and the direction and assistance from Nam and Devon first class. The changes and inspiration from B.E.T are without question. All of my students who did the course said that they felt more confidence and control in testing situations after the course. Anyone and everyone should do this course; the way you breathe creates the way you live. Nam and Devo are two of the best trainers that I have worked with and good people. The B.E.T training courses are some of the best training that someone can do if they want to push and understand themselves."
SASHA STOCKER
BILLABONG Team Manager
"Whilst working alongside Nam & Devon in the Surfing Australia High Performance Camps of ‘07 it became clear that the B.E.T program was a huge benefit to all. It enhances the grommets thought processes & competition performance accordingly. Personally, doing a 6-week program gave me great confidence & mind control which has in the past been a deciding factor of how well I surf, particularly in the bigger waves. PLUS my fitness improved SO fast!"
CHEYNE HORAN
Surfing World Champion - Big Wave Rider (see RIGHT)
"I recommend this training to anyone wanting to surf bigger and better - it's a MUST!! I found this training to be a huge benefit for both big wave surfing and increasing ability and confidence in the water."
PAT RAFTER
Tennis World Champion
"The training with Nam and Devon has made me aware of my breathing and I now have so much more confidence. My cardiovascular endurance also greatly benefited."
KRIS NEILSEN
Brothers Neilsen - Big Wave Rider & Competitive Surfer
"I started the course to improve with areas of big wave surfing and competition surfing. This ultimately led to improvement in general well being, fitness levels and self-motivation also. Physically I have a better ability at whatever I am doing. Mentally before this training I was in a hard place. I felt the training lifted me out of a rut and took me to a better state of mind and also gave me much need strength for the areas I was training for. I would recommend athletes to attend this training or anyone feeling the need to get more out of themselves mentally and physically."
JAMES ‘BILLY’ WATSON
BIG Wave Rider & Life Guard (see LEFT)
“B.E.T has definitely helped build my confidence when surfing large waves. The training expands your lung capacity, this helps you take deeper breaths & therefore helps withstand some pressures of big wipe-outs. When under pressure & being held down, the training helps you stay calmer & that buys you time. It’s also good for your head & mind set.”
CRAIG McGARRY
Ops' Manager/Head Trainer-Casuarina Rec Club High Performance Fitness Trainer -Surfing Australia
"As High Performance Fitness Consultant & Trainer for Surfing Australia's High Performance Centre, I personally undertook the 6 week course to find out first hand the benefits of training and to experience the training methods and instructors quality shown.
I would recommend this form of training for any sports person or team
looking for something extra in their training program, it is a challenge and
provides a multitude of positive influences in a number of fitness elements,
all combining to enhance performance levels. (Read more - Click HERE)
MARK VISSER
Professional Big Wave Rider (see LEFT)
"I would recommend this training to anyone in the world! I was always getting run down and sick alot of the time when I went from country to country or my training load was too intense! Since the training I have not even had a slight cold since Nov '06 and I've been pushing myself harder than ever before in and out of the water..... It's hard work on your body and really pushes your mind toughness."
ANDREW STARK
Surfing Queensland – CEO
"The training program is the absolute key to surfing big waves in Hawaii. The training team really cares about their athletes and it shows in the delivery of the courses. I would not nearly be as confident surfing big Hawaii without it. It not only enhances your breath hold but also your all round fitness and confidence."
BEN BYRNE
Big Wave Rider / Acquisitions Analyst (see RIGHT)
"I have been lucky enough to train under the Breath Enhancement program for over 4 years and now that I look back, the program has not only improved my breath holding potential by 400%, it has outperformed the expectations I had of my own physical and mental health. Learning to control your breath and relax is key in any sport. The training definitely improves your oxygen uptake, cardiovascular fitness, recovery time and prepares your mind for those tough and enduring points during heavy exercise. Without question, I will continue to push myself under the breath enhancement program and highly recommend it to everyone, from all walks of life"
ROB ARCHIBALD
Big Wave Rider (see BELOW)
"Breath control is a key ingredient for any athlete and will assist you in any endeavour. The training helps you to use more of your lungs in all circumstances and also helps relaxation and focus in general. The benefits for me are: - Mentally - the training has allowed me to control my mind and avoid panic and reduce stress in all situations. Physically - the course has developed my breath hold capacity in both controlled and uncontrolled environments like hold downs. It also provides low impact, high intensity work out that helps to balance a training regime."
LARNI BYRNE
University Student
"Mentally - The training helped me slow down the amount of mental 'chatter' going on inside my head. It is a fantastic study tool. The most apparent difference that I experienced was concentration and retention during class at university. Physically - Half way through the course I felt my physical health reach it's peak, it was the best I can ever remember feeling and this continued right throughout the course. I discovered how powerful the human faculty can be."
JANE TRANBERG
Surfer
"I really loved this sort of training after doing a range of different sports. It was great to do training that was really mentally challenging as well as physically challenging! I have better breath control and feel my fitness has improved; it's also a great opportunity for proper relaxation. I am now much more confident in big waves."
MICHELLE
Trains the PACE Program, XI Gung and follows other Health & Well Being advice
"The program Nam put together for me involved more than increasing physical fitness. My way of thinking and what I put into my body also made the difference to my result. Nam's knowledge is voluntarily delivered on a need to know basis so each step is understood and the process can be visualised The benefits of this program extended well beyond my physique. I am becoming more aware and conscious of my own energy. By combining the dietary guidelines with this training, I'm learning to deal better with stresses and focus on what's important to me. I feel the happiest and healthiest I have ever felt. I knew there was a happy, energetic and positive energy within me, I just didn't have the knowledge to tap into it. I can't thank Nam enough for the changes brought into my life on every level. I knew I needed to change, but I didn't realise just how much I wanted to change until I began. The best part is discovering empowerment, knowing that it's up to me to continue the training every day, outside of the sessions. When you realise that it's up to you, you give it all you've got. Understanding that you have boundless energy within you to create the life and environment you desire to be surrounded by and then creating it, is a huge step. It's a relatively simple notion, yet has the most impact on your life."
BILL PALMER
"Overall I feel fitter and have more capacity to experience and maintain intensive exercise and physical discomfort. I have an increased ability to maintain composure in intense, uncomfortable and stressful situations"
Thanks for all your guys' efforts, I won the camp and therefore qualify for the Quiksilver Junior World Champs in the U16 division at France this year. Thanks a million. And I am still going strong!!!"
BARTON LYNCH & The Surfers Group
Surfing World Champion & Coach (see RIGHT)"I was first interested in B.E.T because I see breathing as one of the most important things in life as well as in surfing. I found the B.E.T course and the direction and assistance from Nam and Devon first class. The changes and inspiration from B.E.T are without question. All of my students who did the course said that they felt more confidence and control in testing situations after the course. Anyone and everyone should do this course; the way you breathe creates the way you live. Nam and Devo are two of the best trainers that I have worked with and good people. The B.E.T training courses are some of the best training that someone can do if they want to push and understand themselves."
SASHA STOCKER
BILLABONG Team Manager
"Whilst working alongside Nam & Devon in the Surfing Australia High Performance Camps of ‘07 it became clear that the B.E.T program was a huge benefit to all. It enhances the grommets thought processes & competition performance accordingly. Personally, doing a 6-week program gave me great confidence & mind control which has in the past been a deciding factor of how well I surf, particularly in the bigger waves. PLUS my fitness improved SO fast!"
CHEYNE HORAN
Surfing World Champion - Big Wave Rider (see RIGHT) "I recommend this training to anyone wanting to surf bigger and better - it's a MUST!! I found this training to be a huge benefit for both big wave surfing and increasing ability and confidence in the water."
PAT RAFTER
Tennis World Champion
"The training with Nam and Devon has made me aware of my breathing and I now have so much more confidence. My cardiovascular endurance also greatly benefited."
KRIS NEILSEN
Brothers Neilsen - Big Wave Rider & Competitive Surfer
"I started the course to improve with areas of big wave surfing and competition surfing. This ultimately led to improvement in general well being, fitness levels and self-motivation also. Physically I have a better ability at whatever I am doing. Mentally before this training I was in a hard place. I felt the training lifted me out of a rut and took me to a better state of mind and also gave me much need strength for the areas I was training for. I would recommend athletes to attend this training or anyone feeling the need to get more out of themselves mentally and physically."
JAMES ‘BILLY’ WATSON
BIG Wave Rider & Life Guard (see LEFT)
“B.E.T has definitely helped build my confidence when surfing large waves. The training expands your lung capacity, this helps you take deeper breaths & therefore helps withstand some pressures of big wipe-outs. When under pressure & being held down, the training helps you stay calmer & that buys you time. It’s also good for your head & mind set.”
CRAIG McGARRY
Ops' Manager/Head Trainer-Casuarina Rec Club High Performance Fitness Trainer -Surfing Australia
"As High Performance Fitness Consultant & Trainer for Surfing Australia's High Performance Centre, I personally undertook the 6 week course to find out first hand the benefits of training and to experience the training methods and instructors quality shown.
I would recommend this form of training for any sports person or team
looking for something extra in their training program, it is a challenge and
provides a multitude of positive influences in a number of fitness elements,
all combining to enhance performance levels. (Read more - Click HERE)
MARK VISSER
Professional Big Wave Rider (see LEFT) "I would recommend this training to anyone in the world! I was always getting run down and sick alot of the time when I went from country to country or my training load was too intense! Since the training I have not even had a slight cold since Nov '06 and I've been pushing myself harder than ever before in and out of the water..... It's hard work on your body and really pushes your mind toughness."
ANDREW STARK
Surfing Queensland – CEO
"The training program is the absolute key to surfing big waves in Hawaii. The training team really cares about their athletes and it shows in the delivery of the courses. I would not nearly be as confident surfing big Hawaii without it. It not only enhances your breath hold but also your all round fitness and confidence."
BEN BYRNE
Big Wave Rider / Acquisitions Analyst (see RIGHT)
"I have been lucky enough to train under the Breath Enhancement program for over 4 years and now that I look back, the program has not only improved my breath holding potential by 400%, it has outperformed the expectations I had of my own physical and mental health. Learning to control your breath and relax is key in any sport. The training definitely improves your oxygen uptake, cardiovascular fitness, recovery time and prepares your mind for those tough and enduring points during heavy exercise. Without question, I will continue to push myself under the breath enhancement program and highly recommend it to everyone, from all walks of life"ROB ARCHIBALD
Big Wave Rider (see BELOW)
"Breath control is a key ingredient for any athlete and will assist you in any endeavour. The training helps you to use more of your lungs in all circumstances and also helps relaxation and focus in general. The benefits for me are: - Mentally - the training has allowed me to control my mind and avoid panic and reduce stress in all situations. Physically - the course has developed my breath hold capacity in both controlled and uncontrolled environments like hold downs. It also provides low impact, high intensity work out that helps to balance a training regime."LARNI BYRNE
University Student
"Mentally - The training helped me slow down the amount of mental 'chatter' going on inside my head. It is a fantastic study tool. The most apparent difference that I experienced was concentration and retention during class at university. Physically - Half way through the course I felt my physical health reach it's peak, it was the best I can ever remember feeling and this continued right throughout the course. I discovered how powerful the human faculty can be."
JANE TRANBERG
Surfer
"I really loved this sort of training after doing a range of different sports. It was great to do training that was really mentally challenging as well as physically challenging! I have better breath control and feel my fitness has improved; it's also a great opportunity for proper relaxation. I am now much more confident in big waves."
MICHELLE
Trains the PACE Program, XI Gung and follows other Health & Well Being advice
"The program Nam put together for me involved more than increasing physical fitness. My way of thinking and what I put into my body also made the difference to my result. Nam's knowledge is voluntarily delivered on a need to know basis so each step is understood and the process can be visualised The benefits of this program extended well beyond my physique. I am becoming more aware and conscious of my own energy. By combining the dietary guidelines with this training, I'm learning to deal better with stresses and focus on what's important to me. I feel the happiest and healthiest I have ever felt. I knew there was a happy, energetic and positive energy within me, I just didn't have the knowledge to tap into it. I can't thank Nam enough for the changes brought into my life on every level. I knew I needed to change, but I didn't realise just how much I wanted to change until I began. The best part is discovering empowerment, knowing that it's up to me to continue the training every day, outside of the sessions. When you realise that it's up to you, you give it all you've got. Understanding that you have boundless energy within you to create the life and environment you desire to be surrounded by and then creating it, is a huge step. It's a relatively simple notion, yet has the most impact on your life."
BILL PALMER
"Overall I feel fitter and have more capacity to experience and maintain intensive exercise and physical discomfort. I have an increased ability to maintain composure in intense, uncomfortable and stressful situations"