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30-Minute Beach Workout Time on the beach is as synonymous with summer as watermelon and barbecues. If you’re lucky enough to vacation (or even live) near a beach, the sand is a perfect spot for a fun, functional and, if you are up for it, intense beach workout. The benefits of beach workouts are plentiful, but the real magic lies in the sand. The constant shifting of grains creates an unstable environment, so your nervous system recruits more muscles in your legs, ankles, hips and core to keep you stable. The sand also provides a soft landing surface, which reduces wear and tear on your joints during higher-impact activities. Lastly, the forgiving grainy surface absorbs more energy, so sand workouts can burn up to 50% more calories than their hard-surface counterparts. The best part? Once the workout is finished, you can run right into the water to splash around and cool off. The beach workout below takes just 30 minutes, requires zero equipment, and works your entire body. 30-MINUTE ...

  The 8 Best At-Home Workout Routines: The Ultimate Guide for Training Without a Gym At Home Warm-ups and stretching routines Beginner Bodyweight This at-home routine, as we lay out in our Beginner Bodyweight Workout article, is as follows: Bodyweight squats: 20 reps Push-ups: 10 reps Walking lunges: 10 each leg Dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug or another weight): 10 each arm. Plank: 15 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 reps Advanced Bodyweight If the beginner at-home workout above is too easy for you, move on to our Advanced Bodyweight Workout. The Advanced Bodyweight Workout: One-legged squats – 10 each side [warning: super-difficult, only attempt if you’re in good enough shape] Bodyweight squats: 20 reps Walking lunges: 20 reps (10 each leg) Jump step-ups: 20 reps (10 each leg) Pull-ups: 10 reps [or inverted bodyweight rows] Dips (between bar stools): 10 reps Chin-ups: 10 reps [or inverted bodyweight rows with underhand grip] Push-ups: 10 reps Plank: 30 seconds The 20-Min Hotel Ro...