Match fitness for newbies and returnee`s

[hunsta]

OK Just been for my first real surf in about 15 years, and what a ball I had. Was out for about an hour, waves were about 2 1/2 foot, a little full, but caught some nice little learner waves. However the reason why I was only out for an hour was that I was after an hour totally knackered. Now dont get me wrong Im not some rolly-polly fried chicken eaten motherf@#ka, my job keeps me pretty on the go. But I now feel like I just did a marathon.
Has anyone got any tips on what kind of workout one can do to get the upperbody alittle more durable.
I am 47 and with 30 odd years at riding motorbikes of all kinds, my knees and ankles are not what they used to be, so a cardio and upper body workout would be kinder to my old body. I am not a smoker.
Cheers
Craig

[DaneAU]

the only workout that conditions me is a surf. It will take time but in a few months you should be right

You could always do some runs and things like that.

[Doyley]

hey mate. burpies always help

[hunsta]

hey mate. burpies always help

OK mate i`ll bite. Apart from a cutsie way of saying burp, whats a burpie?

[DaneAU]

This is taken from bodybuilding.com

Burpees
Everyone's favorite!! Start in a standing position and then squat down so that your hands are placed on the floor. Then kick your legs back so they are behind you and you are in the 'up' position of a push up.

Then once again bring your legs back under you (you will then be in a squat position again) and spring up as high as you can into a full jump, followed by returning once again into your squat position so you are ready to kick your legs back to complete the second rep.

Continue these actions in a fluid motion until you have completed all 20 reps.