Ok, it is now warm and time for the beach…right? Here is something you can do BEFORE you settle in for your sun and relaxation. You can do this in your bare feet, but having something to protect them is a good idea (water shoes). If you have some old ones you don’t mind getting wet, use those.
• Start by warming up – either a short 10 minute walk or run on the beach – 5 minutes one way then 5 back to your start place.
• Begin by doing some small squats in the soft sand. Do 30 seconds with your feet flat, 30 seconds coming up onto your toes, and 30 seconds actually jumping off the sand. Level I do one time, Level II, 2 times and Level III, 3 times.
• Go immediately to the water – calf-deep for Level I, about knee-deep for Level II and mid thigh-deep for Level III. Walk or run as fast as you can for 8-10 minutes. You will be walking/running parallel to beach so go 4 or 5 minutes one direction, then come back.
• Go back to the soft sand and repeat above squat series.
• Repeat these two activities as many times as you are able.
Be SURE to stretch well and cool down well. Put on some sunscreen and enjoy a relaxing day at the beach – you deserve it!