Walking on sand burns a lot more calories than walking on grass because the resistance and instability provide higher resistance. The difference in the calorie burn is 30% to 50% more when walking ...

Objective: The lower impact on the musculoskeletal system induced by plyometric exercise on sand compared to a firm surface might be useful to reduce the stress of intensified training periods or ...

Sand topdressing, the application of a thin sand layer over turf, has been a cornerstone in turfgrass management for over a century, originating at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.