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National Resources Defense Council Releases Most Polluted U.S. Beaches List – Part 1

You think only the Gulf Coast beaches are bad due to oil pollution? Maybe so, but no southern beach cracked the Top 10 most polluted U.S. beaches according to the National Resources Defense Council. About 3,000 beaches, bays, and lakes were looked at in the Testing the Waters 2010 report, which was released yesterday. In 2009, there were 18,682 beach closings and advisories for various reasons including human and animal waste and storm runoff. While there was a special supplement for closing and advisories for beaches affected by the BP oil spill, some of the most polluted beaches may surprise … Continue reading →

Working Out Outside

Why sweat it out in a crowded stinky gym when you can burn calories in the great outdoors this summer? This is the season when many fitness fanatics modify their workouts to take advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures. If you are suffering from gym-phobia, then consider taking your workout regime outside and turning a local playground into your own personal health club. Here’s how: *Warm-up by jogging around the perimeter of the park *Do tricep dips on a rock wall or a park bench *Do chin ups on the monkey bars *Find a shady area and do several … Continue reading →

Factors to Consider When Exercising at the Beach

The beach is a great place to work on your tan, but it’s also a fabulous place to work on your physique. There are dozens of exercises you can do at the beach that will provide you with tremendous health benefits. What’s more, the sun, fresh air and gorgeous views serve as distractions that help make working out more tolerable. While cross training at the beach is a wonderful way to burn calories and sculpt your body, there are some factors you should consider before hitting the sand, including: *Sun safety: Before you begin your beach workout, remember to apply … Continue reading →

Advantages of Working Out at the Beach

The gym is not the only place to exercise. During the summer months consider heading to the beach to work out. Not only will the change of venue inspire you to move more, but also the sand, surf and fresh air can add fun and variety to your workout. Still not convinced that a trip to the beach can spice up your monotonous exercise routine? Then, consider the following reasons why moving your workout can do a body good: SAND There are a host of benefits associated with running or walking on the beach. For starters, the sandy surface has … Continue reading →

Marriage Doesn’t Prepare People

‘Marriage doesn’t prepare people for retirement,’Mick said today as we were talking about people we know and they way they hardly interact with each other. Think about it. His comment makes a lot of sense. The reality is for most of married life it is a case of the husband, or more commonly these days both parties, going off to work. They work in separate places and spend a lot of hours apart then come together in the evening with family. Then there are chores to be done and kids to feed and meals to prepare. It is not exactly … Continue reading →

Sand Running Risks

According to researchers, 20 minutes of sand running is equivalent to an hour of jogging on the street. Now that’s incentive to workout at the beach. Running on sand is a great activity with tremendous health benefits. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come without risks. When running on soft sand you need to be extra cautious in order to remain injury-free. Sand is an inconsistent surface and you can easily strain your Achilles tendons or calves if you are not careful. This is true if you run with or without shoes. Shoes are a big issue with runners who opt to workout … Continue reading →

Do You Run on Sand?

You don’t have to live in Hawaii, California or Florida to put in miles on the beach. The soft surface is easier to find than you might think. Lakes, ponds and oceans boast miles of sand to run on. So why not trade in your treadmill for a day of summer fun running on the beach? Studies show sprinting on sand is one of the best workouts a runner can get. Researchers say running on a surface like sand strengthens your ankles, arches and muscles below the knees more so than running on hard surfaces. In addition, experts note that … Continue reading →

That Extra Ingredient

The ingredient I left off my recipe for a happy marriage was being attuned to each other’s moods. This never became more obvious than on Tuesday. I was feeling rather flat-I suspect because I’d been confined to the house so much lately. ‘I feel rather flat,’ Mick announced. ‘Me Too,’I agreed. Mick then proposed we take ourselves out for a day date, ‘if you can spare the time from work.’ I’d been thinking exactly the same. As so often we were in tune with each other’s feelings and thought processes, which I comes from having been married so many years … Continue reading →