Here’s a breakdown of the calroie burning you can do at the beach while you’re having fun in the sand!
Working out isn’t always a day at the beach, but that doesn’t mean your day at the beach can’t be a workout.
You can relax at the shore and still get in your daily exercise fix just by participating in these calorie-burning (not to mention fun) beach activities:
Swimming in the ocean requires lots of energy, even if you’re only splashing around – just treading water can burn up to 200 calories an hour*.
Water polo is a fun way to pass the time with friends, and at 500-600 calories an hour, your body (especially your core) will thank you.
Beach volleyball games are a common surf-side activity, so join in for 60 minutes to scorch about 500 calories.
Frisbees fit easily into beach bags – just throw one around for an hour and you’ll burn about 190 calories (you can get one here).
Strolling on the sand is not only for people-watching and seashell-collecting – an hour of it can burn up to 200 calories.
*Calorie estimates are based on a 135-lb. woman.
Adria Ali
Reverse Crunch
Most people struggle with their lower abdominal area. Here is a great exercise to firm up your lower abs with no equipment!
For best results
Do this move as part of an ab routine that includes exercises for your core, twisting motions, added resistance like weights and tubing, and cardio.
How to do it
- Lie faceup on the floor with your head a few inches from a pole, furniture leg, or other sturdy object and hold the pole behind your head with both hands.
- Extend legs directly over hips, perpendicular to floor [A].
- Slowly lift your hips a few inches off the floor, reaching your toes straight up to the ceiling [B]. Lower your hips and repeat. Do 3 sets of 15 reps. (source)
Adria Ali
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