I love living near the beach and being able to walk in the warm sand & cool water--especially on hot summer days.  I find the sound of the waves, the smell of the salt water and the view of the seemingly never-ending water so relaxing & refreshing.

Another benefit of walking on the beach is that I am able to burn more calories than walking at the same pace on a track or concrete path--up to 50% more!  All of the lower body muscles are working even harder to push off the soft sand.  Walking in the sand is also a great core workout.  The sand is an uneven surface, so I'm forced to stabilize my core.  I'm getting an awesome workout without the boredom I occasionally experience when walking & running around the park.  

Hmmm, tomorrow seems like another great day to get to the beach! 
 


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