The beach can be the perfect backdrop for an outdoor workout. Science agrees: working out on the sand can recruit the activity of more muscle groups, reduce injury, decrease post-workout muscle soreness, and increase intensity. A beach workout on the sand can burn up to 50 percent more calories per minute than if you do the same routine on pavement or grass.

Fitness is the utmost priority for many South Florida residents. In fact, Fort Lauderdale recently ranked number 12 on the list of the 50 healthiest cities in the country! This statistic is reflected in the many healthy eateries and juice bars across town, as well as the wide variety of gyms and classes that span our region.