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If you're hitting the beach this Summer because you're lucky enough to live close to one or you're vacationing near the ocean, do more than collect shells in the sand. That soft, granular surface offers excellent resistance, so it's not only an inexpensive way to keep up with your workouts, but walking or running on sand burns about 30 percent more calories than you would on a harder surface such Read more
Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach — check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun! Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as Read more
You might have seen our terrarium tutorial with floral experts Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral of Crimson Horticulture Rarities. The design duo shared so many helpful insider tips about how to create and care for terrariums that we decided to pull together our favorite tips to share again with you. If you're considering crafting a terrarium, you'll definitely want to read these first! When Read more
With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box 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
If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez brought Nahla and her friend to the beach in Malibu Saturday. They took advantage of the sunny weather by walking in the sand and checking out shells with their young pal. Halle, Olivier, and Nahla, have been regulars near the ocean in recent weeks as they all hang out on the West Coast. The soon to be family of three is gearing up for a big party after Halle and Read more
The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in Read more
Jennifer Garner was spotted out in LA with baby Samuel today. She carried the 2-month-old in his car seat while running errands around Brentwood. Jennifer had a busy weekend with her family that included a stop at ballet class with Violet and Seraphina and a fun beach day with all three Garner-Affleck kids. Jennifer and Ben hung out in the sand in Santa Barbara with Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Read more
Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic Jaws stands alone as the mother of all Summer blockbusters. There's surf, sand, sun, and, of course, a mega-sized great white shark. 37 years after its original run, Universal is finally releasing the flick on Blu-ray in August. Let's celebrate by citing our favorite lines, though I don't think we're gonna be able to fit Quint's epic U.S.S. Indianapolis monologue Read more
