Burning calories in the sand

It's well-known that water activities are some of the best ways to get in that regular exercise. Water activities are generally very low impact, have great resistances and are very safe in many cases.

What about exercising at the beach? There's nothing wrong with enjoying yourself when at the beach, but if you can "sneak" in some exercise while there, why not? Things like running in the sand, walking fast when almost submerged in the water and just plain swimming are great ways to get exercise.

The funny part is that most people probably don't realize how a trip to the beach can allow for some great exercise while providing a great amount of fun and recreation. However, be sure and don't get too much sun while all that exercising is going on!