OK, I may have been a bit hasty in my zeal to run on the beach during my vacation last week. I was so enthusiastic that I even wrote a Fitku about beach running. But the results weren't pretty. Actually, I slightly exaggerate, because I wasn't all ...

As I get ready to embark on a beach vacation next week, I can't help but get excited that I'll be able to run on the beach. Running barefoot, feeling the sand between my toes, working my calves into things of beauty... I'm looking forward to it! It ...

Photo: Getty Images I like to Spin, but the bike saddle hurts my tender bits after 15 minutes -- even with padded bike shorts. I love to run, but my knees start complaining after 20 minutes. And I need to work my abs more often, but even a ...

The weather is perfect for nice, long outdoor runs on the beach or right through your neighborhood. The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and you've got miles and miles to go. That's why picking up a new pair of kicks is one of the most ...

A day at the beach just might be the quintessential summer activity. But when you head to the sandy shores, how do you spend your day? Do you lounge about, soaking up rays (while hopefully wearing sunblock), sipping on icy drinks and reading a book? ...

From our large butt muscles, a supportive head ligament and the springy achilles tendon, our bodies are designed to run, says Christopher McDougall. History says humans used to run a bunch, and their strides did not mimic the running-shoe-cushioned ...

Photo: mikebaird, Flickr If you're beach-bound over Labor Day weekend (lucky you!), pack this beach bootcamp workout with you. Exercising on the beach isn't only fun, it's also a great way to challenge your ...

Ah, a day at the beach. Sunscreen? Check. Bikini? Yep (you worked out hard this summer.) Towels and umbrella? Of course. You're ready to roll. Hold up. How safe are your beaches? Are you aware that there is an alarming increase in pollutants in the ...