With only a few weekends left to hit the beach before assignments pick up, work resumes its year-round chaos, and summer comes to an official end, cramming in some last-minute, sun-filled bliss is definitely a must. And what better way to maximize a beautiful day at the beach than with the perfect beach workout?
Aside from the obvious bonus of getting to show off that beach bod you’ve been working on all year/summer, a workout on the beach has some serious perks: the added challenge of exercising on sand, the coastal breeze to keep you cool, and, of course, a refreshing post-workout dip in the ocean! But aside from these alluring extras, there’s also the fact that beach workouts can encompass anything you desire! Want to tone your core? Do some crunches along the shoreline. Looking to strengthen your upper body? Push-ups in the sand are both challenging and effective. Trying to get slimmer legs? Running through the surf is a great way to build long, lean muscles. See? There’s a little something for everyone, and all can be done on the beach with just a few easy moves!
To get you started, here are four basic moves for a simple and effective beach workout:
These four exercises put together will give you a total body routine, aimed at not only toning and strengthening your muscles, but also burning calories all in one! Want more? Try the add-ons listed with the description of each move, or check out these additional beach workouts: more exercises to try on the beach, this awesome beach body workout, and this amazing 15-minute beach routine!
Next time you go coastal, perhaps for the last time this season, bring your workout to the shore, and enjoy a beach day full of sun, surf, and the last bit of summer-time fitness!
I Love My Active Summer: Four Moves for your Beach Workout [CC's ShapeU]
