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7 Beaches That Offer Great Workouts and Stunning Views
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7 Beaches That Offer Great Workouts and Stunning Views

A good workout can change the way you look and feel, which is why we partnered with C9 Champion® at Target for this post.

Hitting the beach is a great way to mix up your workout. Running in sand works your muscles differently — and the view is so motivating. Get off the boring, looping track and travel to one of these stunning beaches for a completely different workout experience. Adding sand to your workout increases the difficulty, so all you have to do is run and take in the views!

1 Coronado, CA

Coronado, CA
Image Source: Flickr user Chad McDonald

Run around the peninsula and enjoy the paved paths that take you on a six-mile loop. And San Diego is known for its perfect temperature, making it a destination to hit. Check out free workouts you can do in the area or just go for a long run on the beach.

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2 Seattle

Seattle
Image Source: Flickr user William Clifford

Discovery Park offers up a two-mile strip of beach and tons of trails for exploring. And the views overlook the beach and the Olympic Mountains. Not sure what trail to take? Check out the run from Discovery Park through South Beach looping around the lighthouse.

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3 Chicago

Chicago
Image Source: Flickr user Jeff Turner

The Windy City is one of the fittest waterfronts around with outdoor volleyball courts, regular yoga sessions, and tons of walkways along the water. The Chicago Park District is filled with green space, public pools, walking trails, and a sandy waterfront for running.

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4 Miami Beach, FL

Miami Beach, FL
Image Source: bambe1964

Maybe known more as a destination for getting your party on, but Miami Beach is a location big on fit bodies. With four miles of boardwalk for running, biking, or walking, it's a great spot for toning your legs.

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5 Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC
Image Source: Flickr user Lee Coursey

The area boasts 12 miles of beaches for walking or running, plus stellar surrounding golf courses played by the pros. And bring your bike for checking out the miles and miles of bike paths right off the beach.

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6 Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu
Image Source: Flickr user Prayitno

Go swimming, snorkeling, bodysurfing, or just run the beach at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. But the views alone might leave you standing still. If you catch yourself unsure of how to work your bod, try one of these HIIT workouts while on the beach.

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7 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Image Source: Flickr user Peter Dowley

Along the banks of San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Park offers so many opportunities for getting fit outdoors. Walk along the water, run on nearby Ocean Beach, or use outdoor equipment for your own personalized workout.

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