5 Exercises to Try On The Beach
Want to look better in your bikini—without leaving the beach to hit the gym? Throw on some sneakers and get moving! You burn almost twice as many calories working out on the sand as you would doing the same routine on a firmer surface , according to a study recently published in the Journal of Strength Conditioning and Resistance . Challenge yourself with these super-simple exercises from Chris Clark, certified beach boot camp trainer and co-founder of Tiger Athletics, a fitness studio based in Plymouth, Minnesota. The beach crawl How to do it: On soft, dry sand, lower into a plank position . Then crawl forward on your hands and feet for 30 to 60 seconds. Why it works: The slippery sand destabilizes your hands and feet, activating your hamstrings and glutes. Try it sideways or backward for an extra challenge. 10-20 Drill How to do it: On a stretch of soft, dry sand near the water, take 10 quick running steps, followed by 20 slower running steps. The...