beach life in rio de janeiro goes well beyond just getting a suntan and playing in the waves. just as much as there are people lying in the sand relaxing, there are people practicing all sort of sports on or around most beaches in rio. nearly all beaches of the zona sul of rio have cool-looking 'mini-gyms' - small structures specifically designed to exercise, and available for all to use free of charge. further, along all of the main beaches there is a bicycle path that is also used to run and skate.
