Can walking on sand cause back pain?
Can walking on sand cause back pain? Running or walking on the sand throws your balance out of whack and puts tremendous strain on the ankles and the lower back as they both try to support your spine.
When is the best time to walk on the beach?
Low tide gives you more hard sand to walk on. But go first thing in the morning if you can, when the sun is just breaking through the clouds out over the ocean. The water is still glassy before the sea breeze picks up.
Does walking on the beach burn fat?
Walking on sand enables you to burn 2.7 times more energy than walking on a solid, flat path, as your body requires more effort to lift your feet out of the loose surface. This means that while your usual 30-minute walk burns around 170 calories, a half-hour seaside stroll can burn more than 400.