Beach volleyball: the benefitsd of beach volleyball |
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Volleyball, tennis, badminton, football... there are so many sports that can be played on the beach.
> Easy option: rackets
Pitch: the beach, without boundaries defined.
Number of players: 2 or more.
Qualities required: endurance, speed, reflexes, power, coordination.
By running about in all directions trying to catch the ball, you use up enormous amounts of energy (around 450 kcal/hour), reinforce your cardio-respiratory system and work muscles from head to toe!
> Tougher option: beach volleyball
Pitch: the beach, with boundaries marked out if you have a net.
Number of players: 2 or more.
Qualities required: endurance, speed, reflexes, power, coordination, quick reflexes, concentration, precision.
Volleyball is an extremely work-out intensive sport, especially when played on sand. It develops all of the muscle structure and uses up a significant amount of energy (500 kcal/hour).
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