Walking and strolling along the beach is one of life's great experiences. It offers lots of fresh air
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It is easy to think that soft, dry sand is kind to your joints but it is simply not true. When you put your foot down on to sand it sinks below the surface and your ankle and knee joints have to work much harder to lift your foot up and out for the next step. For this reason you must avoid walking on sand for long periods of time if you are not very fit or have any severe problems with your ankles, knees or lower back.
Instead, try to walk along the edge of the shoreline where the sand is wet and firm. Your feet will still sink below the surface and give you a strenuous workout but not far enough to put an excessive strain on your joints.
Here are a few words of advice to consider before you get to the beach:
Wear sunscreen. It is really important that you wear sunscreen when walking along the beach because the sand absorbs heat and reflects the sun's rays. Remember to reapply you sunscreen often, especially if you've just got out of the sea or have been sweating.
Use the bug spray. Don't let flies and insects spoil your walk along the beach, apply a combined bug repellent and sunscreen.
Always wear a hat and sunglasses. UV rays are really strong on the beach and a hat and sunglasses will protect your face against the risk of skin cancer. They'll also reduce the possibility of wrinkling and premature skin aging.
Choose the time around sunrise or sunset for your walk. Not only is this a beautiful time to experience the beach but also you'll avoid the hottest parts of the day and any heat-related complications that may result.
Buy a pair of aqua shoes if you walk on the beach a lot. Wear shoes made of quick-dry nylon mesh that are specially designed for walking on wet surfaces. They have great traction that will stop you slipping and sliding.
Drink plenty of water. You will dehydrate more quickly in bright sunlight than you usually do but when you walk along the beach you will dehydrate even more quickly because of the salty air. So, take a water bottle with you and remember to sip from it frequently as you stroll along the shoreline. Keep the water cool between walks by keeping it in your ice chest under a shady umbrella.
Beware of everyday walking shoes. If you use everyday walking shoes to walk along the beach you'll know that sand can easily find its way into shoes and when it does it can cause discomfort, skin irritation and blisters. So, avoid using everyday-walking shoes if possible but if not, remember to dry them after your walk and remove every grain of sand.
By taking a few precautions and by walking along the right parts of the beach at the right time of the day, beach walking offers a really enjoyable way of getting fitter.
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