When you’re close to the shore, the surface of the beach tilts - resulting in your body’s mechanics going out of rhythm. This means that during your barefoot beach running workout
your hips will be nonparallel and the distance it will take to touch the floor with
each leg will differ.When going barefoot, it’s important to
warm up properly to avoid injury during your training. Running on flat, wet sand helps to reduce the risk of tendon strains or pulling ligaments, but the best way to prep for a seaside run is to
spend time stretching out. Don’t just go straight in for the shoeless cardio - warm up actively with pre-barefoot running exercises.Head to the beach and start your
barefoot beach running workout!
BAREFOOT BEACH RUNNING WORKOUT
1. ANKLE ROTATION
Entwine your fingers and toes, then repeat to the right and the left with both feet for 30 seconds.
2. SKIPPING
Get your feet in the sand and skip, knees up high, for two minutes.
3. BACK KICK RUNNING
Kick your palms with your heels for two minutes to stretch out those upper leg muscles.
4. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
Create a groove in the sand with your feet and prep the glutes, thighs and calves by performing this core-activating move for 30 seconds.
5. PLANK SIDE JUMP
Prep your legs, core and ankles by exploding into this plank variation for 30 seconds.
6. BAREFOOT RUNNING
Time to pound the shores for an exhilarating 20 mins. Suck up the salty air and go for it!
Nothing beats diving into the ocean after a barefoot beach run. Not only will the chill of the waves rejuvenate the body, it’ll soothe your hard-worked muscles so you can dry off feeling refreshed and 110% alive.Try also other workouts: