summer's not over yet so get to the beach! an ocean beach with lots of sand. recently i got to enjoy walking barefoot* on the beach. did i and my feet get a workout-i had forgotten how much more strenuous this type of walking is. in fact, walking on the beach, besides what it does for one's eyes/soul/stress levels, burns from 2-3 times as many calories as hard surface walking. this also applies to beach volleyball, running, jumping, etc. at the beach. sand is an unstable surface (also low impact) and the body must work harder to maintain balance so more muscles are being utilized and so more calories are burned. some of the larger fitness centers have even been creating sand boxes for members to work out in based on this idea, as well as it being different and fun.
i hope to get in another trip to the beach before the end of summer-hope you do too. the extra benefit, if you get too hot walking at the beach- the water is just waiting to cool you off.
*those with certain knee or foot issues should probably wear sneakers and be careful of very deep sand. also watch out for sharp objects when walking barefoot.
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