With the arrival of the summer holidays, more and more people are leaving their area to enjoy new places, especially those with beach destinations that tend to be the star picks. This often leads many to fear losing the progress they have made throughout the year in training and maintaining their diet, but the truth is that it is not something to be worried about. Staying in shape during the hot days of summer does not require spending long hours in the gym or giving up fun activities or even relaxing; you can do both perfectly well. In fact, according to trainer Radu Ene in an interview for THE OBJECTIVE, to activate the body and burn calories efficiently on the beach you only need between 20 and 30 minutes of a well-structured routine. “There’s no need to train for an hour to reap benefits. In barely 25 minutes we can perform a very complete session,” asserts Radu Ene.
The 25-minute Express Routine for the Beach
To make the most of the time at the beach without getting too tired, trainer Radu recommends a very simple routine of only 25 minutes. The workout begins with a brisk walk at a good pace for five minutes to activate the body. Then comes the main part, lasting fifteen minutes, which consists of alternating exercises with rests, performing 30 seconds of movement followed by 30 seconds of pause. Finally, to relax and finish the session, just five more minutes of walking and some gentle stretches.
The Five Key Exercises of the Routine
During the central 15 minutes, the plan is to alternate the following five movements:
- Squats
- Lunges
- Brisk jog
- Skipping (high knees)
- Planks
The secret of this fast session lies in the effort and in the surface itself. As the trainer himself notes: “The key is not the duration, but maintaining an appropriate intensity and taking advantage of an environment that already makes the body work harder.”
The Benefits of Training and Swimming in Seawater
Exercising or swimming in the sea has many advantages compared to the traditional gym. According to trainer Radu Ene, the water’s own movement provides constant resistance against the body, which allows you to work nearly all muscles at once without having to lift weights. Moreover, since water helps us float, the joints suffer far less because they bear less weight, making it a great option for people with discomfort or who are recovering from an injury. Training in the sea also helps to avoid overheating in summer, since it’s easier to keep the body cool. As Radu himself says, “water offers a constant resistance that makes virtually all muscle groups work without the need for heavy loads.” While it doesn’t fully replace the gym, it is indeed a perfect, safe, and very refreshing alternative to stay in shape.
