Easy spring break exercises

Ah, spring break is in the air. This week of vacation could not come any sooner. You have been looking forward to hitting the beach and enjoying the sunshine. You started working out regularly at home and want to continue it on your vacation, so what do you do? It's quite possible that where you're staying has a gym. If this is the case then you are all set, but there is a chance there is nowhere to work out.

I am here to tell you that you can work out anywhere, anytime, anyplace. Going to the beach is great for working out-- you can come up with some great beach workouts that will certainly test your stamina and strength.

Throw on your running shoes one morning and hit the beach. You could even try it barefoot. Walking or running on the beach is much tougher than on a flat, hard surface.

As you run, your body works harder to pull your feet out from the sand. As you push off, the sand gives and it takes more muscle to balance yourself and gain momentum to go into a run. You will burn more calories than you normally would and will certainly see how far you have come in your workouts as well as how far you can and would like to go.

A plyometric workout would be great in the sand. You remember jump squats, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, jump lunges, etc. All these moves are difficult on a regular hard surface, but in sand become even more difficult and a better workout than you can imagine.

Why not throw some of these moves in with a walk or a run? It would mix up the normal pace and get your heart pumping even harder.

Vacations are great ways to explore new ways of working out. Many locations will have a variety of activities you can try and equipment you can rent.

Why not rent a kayak for a few hours and hit the water? Kayaking is a great upper body endurance workout. You will work your entire upper body and whittle away your stomach all the while soaking in that magnificent sunshine you have missed so much.

Hit the water if you can. Swimming is a great total body workout. Do some laps if the pool is quiet, or jump in the ocean or lake. You can create your own water workouts. Try running in the pool, jumping up out of the water and maybe even some bicep curls. The resistance that the water adds is taxing on your muscles which in turn creates a better workout.

You could even just play around with friends in the water for a great workout. You will be having fun and burning calories at the same time without even noticing you are getting a total body workout.

Maybe you will be in a nice location that is great for pedestrians, bike riders and Rollerbladers.

Look for a store to rent bikes for a day or get a bit more adventurous and try out some Rollerblades. Either way, you are getting a fantastic workout and have found a new way to see the sites, and I will guarantee you will appreciate them more than if you were riding in a car.

Wherever you go and whatever you do, you can always work out. Go for a walk, run, bike ride, anything that is active. These are awesome ways to explore where you are and get a good workout at the same time.

Be safe and enjoy spring break to its fullest. Happy beach workouts.