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Walking and running are great workouts for your heart and lower body, and they're also free. So take advantage of the warmer weather and make your workouts even more challenging and workout at the beach. Walking or running on sand burns about 30 percent more calories than you would on a harder surface such as asphalt. Resist walking on the flat sand right at the water's edge and go for the dry Read more
Dear Casa, I have seen posts on pet-friendly vacuums, but my problem is not just dog hair. It is massive amounts of sand that my beautiful Chow Chow drags in from Crissy Field [in San Francisco]. I need a recommendation for a vacuum for wood floors and carpets strong enough to pick up the sand. Any ideas? Thanks, MaryBeth To hear my response to MaryBeth, read more Read more
The next time you're at the beach, take a break from relaxing in the sun and get up and move around. Resist walking on the flat sand right at the water's edge and go for the dry sand. Ditch your shoes so you can really use your toes to grip the ground. Walking barefoot in the sand is not only great for the muscles in your feet and your calves, but because it's so much harder than walking on a Read more
Who doesn't love spending time at the beach? Cameron is one starlet that takes advantage of all the beach has to offer. I love that she doesn't just lounge on the sand, but plays in the water practically non-stop. Which is great since I believe the beach is a workout waiting to happen. If you are lucky enough to live near the ocean or will be vacationing soon by the shore, you too should take Read more
Cool Running, the web site that brought you the ever popular Couch to 5K running program, has rated running surfaces. Why? In an attempt to help keep runners free of injuries — that's why. Running on rock hard surfaces like concrete, like sidewalks, is hard on the body. To protect your joints you want to look for surfaces that have shock absorbing qualities for the majority of your runs. Read more
Bobbi Brown has a fresh, outdoorsy line called Beach. It's a summer collection that includes body oil, body lotion, body scrub, bath fragrance and her most famous fragrance, which happens to also be called beach. Yet I think one of the coolest, simplest and most innovative products that she has ever created is Sandbar Soap ($16). This creamy bar soap has a luxurious lather, a crisp beachy Read more
True to form, Rachel Roy delivered a delightfully wearable collection of bold-hued knits and dresses, homing in on the perfect balance of easy separates and keen architectural detail for Fall '12. Roy excels in crafting pieces women want to wear — it's that mix of the understated, like slouchy knits in brilliant colors, and the sharpness of a well-executed cut — and the backs of Roy's evening Read more
Jennifer Aniston turns 43 years old today! She celebrated her birthday with a trip to Mexico in 2010, but last year she ditched the two-piece for dinner in NYC with friends. We haven't seen her hit the beach lately, since she's been busy traveling between LA and NYC with new boyfriend Justin Theroux. The duo connected back in 2010 while working on Wanderlust, which hits theaters later this month. Read more
Venice Beach got a star-studded dose of fun when Ashley Tisdale, Sarah Hyland, Austin Stowell, and Matt Lanter hit the sand for a photo shoot yesterday. Sarah, who was on a break from filming Modern Family, and Ashley wore bikinis and other beachwear while Matt and Austin rode bikes in flip-flops. It was an especially exciting afternoon for Sarah since she was celebrating her two-year anniversary Read more
Naomi Watts and Robin Wright lounged atop the sand on the set of The Grandmothers in Sydney yesterday. Robin wore a bikini for the scene while Naomi covered up in a one-piece swimsuit. Naomi traveled to her native Australia with her family last month. She went to Bronte Beach with partner Liev Schreiber and sons Sasha and Samuel, made an appearance at Centennial Park, and was spotted jogging with Read more
