Breno Ferreira works out at Copacabana Beach on Aug. 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

While some visit the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to relax, others go to work out. It’s a common sight to see locals exercise by the ocean with beautiful scenery as a backdrop and convenient and plentiful nearby fitness areas. Our photographers Jaclyn Chung and Langston Fields compiled the slideshow above to share some of our favorite photos of exercise and recreation along the coast.

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