Is running in the beach a good exercise?
I've been going to the gym for almost 3 years now. I had an accident with my car and lost it. since i don't have a car to go to the gym i decided to run an walk at the beach until i get another car. Is running at the beach a good exercise? I run and walk for like an hour, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Is this days enough?
Answers:
What would be a good pair of spikes to buy for sprints and would I be able to do long jump in them?
Running on the beach is very preferable to running on pavement. Contrary to previous posts, running on sand is much less likely to induce injuries because sand gives way much more than pavement and is thusly easier on joints. An ankle roll may not have a long term effect past that day, while a repetitive motion injury (I sprained both of my MCL's during XC season) can keep you out of running for months (in my case it was from October to March).fast walking/running anywhere is preferable to not doing anything
start swimming too
Who/which company makes the best running shoe(s) available today?
yes and yes just be sure to eat healthy thoughIm tired of wearing black or dull color running tights?
Walking, jogging is always good. Be careful where and how you walk, run on the beach. If you are on a slope it could affect your legs and hips. 3 times per week is fine for general well being.It certainly is if you see lots of bikini clad girls. Otherwise, no big deal!
Can I wear men's shoes? Women's bodies move differently?
running on sand is harder than running on pavement, and will give you a tougher workout.is this enough? enough for what? what are your goals?
one hour three days a week is great for keeping fit, or running in a 5K. it may not be enough if your goal is to lose 40 pounds over the summer or run a marathon in September.
yea running on the beach is a good workout and tougher than running on pavement (like the person above me said) but it also makes you more prone to rolling your ankles and other injuries since it is a less stable surface. running an hour a day is a good workout for some people but it depends on what your goal is.
Yes, that's definetly good. Any kind of exercize is good.
What is an appropriate action to take while being chased by a ferocious shih tzu while running?
Yes it's a great way to work out. Navy Seals run about 15 miles on the beach for a workout.(at least the ones I've read about) That's because the sand creates friction, and it causes the work out to be more strenuousAny good sneakers for track under the price of $25 to $49??
Beach running is the best. It'll take you some time to get used to it, but it is much better then running on pavement. You have a great program outlined, and that's sometimes the hardest part.Guess what in just my third race i finished in 3rd place!! out of 5 people is that ok?
ya running on the beach is a good exerciseMore Questions & Answers...