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 ...

Potential terrains include grass (naturally), sand, gravel, mud and snow. The answer to all of the above is one that should be familiar to anyone with passing familiarity with the robotics space ...