This is one way of getting some extra leg exercise, and as usual, let your imagination help you by participating in the walking to lose weight virtual walk, the details of which will be in the next post.
Beach Walking to Lose Weight is going to strain the back of your thighs and can be uncomfortable. If it is hot then do the obvious- wear sun glasses, sun screen and preferably walk in the shade. The beach can also be windy, wet and cold. This is when doing a virtual exercise is a benefit! Walking barefoot is practical and can be a mini massage, as long as the sand is not too hot. Shoes and boots may fill with dirt/sand and be uncomfortable. Sandals could be an option. If it’s cold…
Walking practice for the beach requires a sort of stretch stepping motion. In practical terms try to put lots of steps, two at a time, into your routine. Lift your leg high when walking. Another characteristic of walking on beaches is that once you’ve started you have to finish. As you are walking from point A to point B, generally there is only a go back or continue option. So put yourself in a situation where at some point you’ll want to give up but can’t..
It’s romantic to walk in sand but let’s be clear – this is dry sand! Not damp solid sand at the edge of the waves which is easy walking on the beach. Or the pebbly beaches where it requires shoes otherwise it’s like a painful reflexology treatment. (Walking in the shallows is easier because of the firm ground but does require a high step out of the water. Use Walk Away the Pounds for practice.)
As a preview to this week’s virtual walking exercise on sand, a little preparation helps make it all the more effective so join in real life by increasing the effort and type of exercise you’re doing.
