Tip of the Day:

Burning Calories on the Beach

Inland and coastal bodies of water occupy 181,518 square miles of the United States, which means a lot of the country's beach territory is adjacent to our lakes, rivers, and even ponds. A day at the beach — whether by the ocean or a lake — can provide a lot more exercise than you'd think, as long as you don't spend the whole time on your towel. There's beach volleyball, Frisbee, Kadima (beach paddle tennis), touch football, swimming, and even a nice, long stroll. They all burn calories — not to mention the total body workout you get when you battle waves. In just a half hour, here's how many calories you burn:

• Beach volleyball: 280 calories
• Frisbee: 105 calories
• Bodysurfing: 106 calories
• Touch football: 280 calories
• Swimming: 300 calories
• Kadima: 240 calories
• Kayaking: 176 calories
• Canoeing: 110 calories
• Rowing: 246 calories