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Effective Exercises To Do In the Sand
3. Body Weight Exercises: When you head to the beach to perform classic bodyweight exercises–such as planks, push-ups, lunges, and squats–the sand adds a whole new dimension to your workout! The uneven surfaces force your legs, core, and upper body to work harder, giving you more bang for your buck. 4.Jump Training: If you really want to take things to the next level, try plyometric exercises like box jumps, squat jumps, or lateral bounds. These kinds of exercises improve power and agility but are quite high-impact. Performing them on soft, loose sand lessens that impact while forcing your muscles to engage, helping to improve leg strength and endurance. Our team will take any excuse to head to the beach. Knowing you can utilize the sand to create a low-impact, full-body workout gives you just one more reason to head to the shore! Looking for more workout tips? Give us a call. We’re always happy to help.
Have you ever thought about taking your workouts to the beach? Exercising on sand adds a unique challenge to your routine–the shifting surface activates stabilizing muscles, improves balance, and reduces impact on joints. Plus, it’s way more fun than hitting the gym. Here are some exercises to try the next time you want to sink your toes in the sand. 1.Walking and Running: Walking or jogging on sand works more muscles than on firmer surfaces, helping to strengthen and stabilize your ankles, calves, and arches. Dry sand also offers natural shock absorption, making it easier (and less painful) on your joints. 2.Toe Digs and Heel Raises: If you want to improve your balance or reduce injury risk in your feet and ankles, try these simple movements. Start barefoot and dig your toes into the sand. Then, lift onto your toes to engage your calves.
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