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Beach Body Beach Workout

Mon, 05/21/2007 - 3:00am by FitSugar
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So you've been hitting the gym a lot to get into that bikini and now that you've arrived, try and keep it that way with this beach body beach workout:

  • Warm-Up: Tread water for 5 minutes.
  • Cardio: Jog in the sand for at least 30 minutes. For an added challenge, run in ankle high water.
  • Walking Lunges: Walking lunges are a great variation to regular lunges. Plus doing them in the sand adds a whole new variation. Try doing 20 forward and 20 backward. For an added challenge, hold two water bottles down at your sides.
  • Mountain Climbers: Do 3 one minute intervals. (Hands in sand with shoulders over hands. One leg tucked, one leg extended. As quickly as possible "climb" alternating legs back and forth.) Word to the wise: You may want to close your eyes as you'll probably be kicking up a lot of sand.
  • Push-Ups: Do 3 sets of 10 push-ups on the sand. For an added challenge, make sure your head is at a slightly lower level than your feet.
  • Crab Walk: (Reverse push-up position: belly facing up, abs tight, legs out in front of you, arms extended below your shoulders, spine straight) Walk forward for 25 steps and then backward 25 steps. Repeat. For an added challenge, soak a towel and rest it on your belly for some added weight.
  • Crunches: Do 2 sets of 25 basic crunches in the sand -- For an added challenge position yourself so that your head is at a slightly lower level than your feet.
  • Cool-Down: Walk around in the sand for 5 minutes and follow with 15 high kicks.

Fit's Tip: Be sure to use a waterproof/sweatproof sunscreen and I prefer to wear sneakers (except when swimming) for support of my ankles despite the sand.

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  • italygal's picture
    italygal
    1

    yeah so on saturday i did 40 lunges (20 on each side) and let me tell you ladies you will feel the burn!! i havent tried bakcwards yet (actually still trying to imagine it in my head) but thanks for more workout tips Fit!!

    1 year 26 weeks ago Report Comment
  • FitSugar's picture
    FitSugar
    3

    I would look for a waterproof sneaker like this one from Keen. Your feet will still get wet but the sneaks won't be as heavy as your regular sneaker (when wet) and at least your feet will be supported.

    1 year 26 weeks ago Report Comment
  • SU3's picture
    SU3
    4

    Sounds like a killer workout! And afterwards - it would be awesome to just relax and take a swim! Eye-wink Cool down!

    1 year 26 weeks ago Report Comment

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