TL;DR
Recommendations for practising sport on sand.
Recommendations to consider when exercising on sand.
Tips
- Start or end of the day: avoid training around midday. Early morning or sunset may be better options.
- Hydration: remember to drink, helping avoid dizziness and excessive fatigue.
- Protection: apply sunscreen to exposed skin.
- Footwear: beaches may contain stones or small objects that can injure unprotected feet.
- Flat terrain: avoid running for extended periods on steeply sloping ground near the water, which can place uneven loads on different muscles.