Beach Exercises
Turn the Beach Into Your Outdoor Gym With These 5 Effective Workout Ideas
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Grab a friend or five and head to the beach to work out AND have fun at the same time. Most beaches have volleyball nets, and you can draw your own soccer net in the sand (just make sure you have a good goalie or you'll be chasing the ball all over the beach!). Exercise doesn't have to be solitary or drudgery, and you will be more likely to want to participate longer if you are enjoying yourself. Even games like badminton become more difficult on sand because your feet sink; it is hard to move and change directions quickly and to start and stop movement as cleanly as you would on a hard surface. Frisbee, touch football, and even something as simple as a game of tag will get your heart rate up, keep your muscles engaged, and put a smile on your face. Not bad for a workout day at the beach!