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Beach Running 101: What You Need to Know About Working Out in the Sand

May 26 2017 - 10:30am

If you have some beach time scheduled soon, we're stoked for you. And might we suggest that the sand offers more than opportunities to build castles? That soft, granular surface provides excellent resistance, so it's not only an inexpensive way to keep up with your workouts, but walking or running on sand also burns about 30 percent more calories [1] than you would on a harder surface like asphalt. But before you hit the beach for your run, read these tips to get the most out of your workout.


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