Staying Healthy With Surfing – With Sal Avila

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I chatted with veteran surfer Sal Avila about the health benefits of his favorite sport! Sal is the owner of two of the Avila’s El Ranchito restaurants in Southern California. He began surfing as a young teen and was a top longboarder on the Mexican surf team. He attributes surfing to helping him stay fit and healthy, inside and out, throughout the years.

The Avila family opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park, Ca. in 1966. Sal grew up working in the restaurant with his family. Sal has tips for those of you who are interested in opening up your own restaurant!
Show notes:

• [2:50] Introduction to Sal Avila, the Avila family and their restaurants
• [9:23] Sal shares his experience as a longboarder on the Mexican surf team
• [12:20] His most memorable wave, that landed him in the hospital
• [13:00] How surfing keeps him healthy, his general health tips for men and how age is just a number. Why you have to surf consistently to reap the benefits.
• [17:42] Advice for people wanting to open a restaurant. Why you should take business and accounting classes beforehand.
• [23:42] Tips for people who want to try surfing and the importance of learning the ocean