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Walking on sand burns up to 2.5 times more energy than pavement, turning an easy 30-minute barefoot beach stroll into a surprisingly intense workout

A walk along the beach may look like a relaxing way to spend 30 minutes, but the soft sand beneath your feet can make every step considerably harder. Research suggests that walking on loose, dry sand ...
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Walking on sand burns up to 2.5 times more energy than walking on pavement, which means a 30-minute barefoot beach stroll is a more effective workout than most people spending ...

Sand can make walking more energetically costly, but the effect depends on how loose it is and whether pace is held constant. Photo by Akshaya Premjith via Pexels. Walking on loose, dry sand can ...