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At the Beach: Benefits of Swimming and the Need for Sun Protection
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by Gina Andracchio, Baltimore Outdoor Recreation Examiner
Hello My Beautiful Readers! In case anyone was wondering if I had fallen off the face of the earth since my last entry, I have been out of town visiting the Big Apple. The weather was beautiful this Sunday and I enjoyed some “R&R” in my favorite spot in the whole wide world--the beach. Any beach! In fact, almost any body of water will do the trick for me.
In wonderful “beach-land”, the open area allows all sorts of fun activities that keep us anticipating the 3 summer months which are now upon us: surfing, jet-skiing, beach volleyball, fishing, and my personal favorite, swimming. I find swimming to be the best and most fun method of exercise for these top 5 reasons:
- You do not sweat
- The water resistance is better than air resistance
- It is easier on your joints than running or walking
- It makes your body lean and toned
- It requires proper breathing which is good for the respiratory system
Regardless of whether you are out at the beach or the pool, skin protection is absolutely vital! Although the sun rays are slightly less harmful than other methods of tanning (I’m talking to you fake ‘n bakers), the sun rays nowadays seem to be hotter and stronger than ever. I foolishly neglected to apply sunscreen in the past and am already seeing some sun freckles on my skin where I had previously been sun burned. So please protect your skin this summer and always for that matter. I was reading about sun protection on www.health.com which has an article on myths about sun screen and the best ways to prevent skin damage. Although these were opinions of experts in dermatology and not proven facts, they still seem to be common sense that we should keep in mind to stay knowledgeable about the issue.
Top 3 things to keep in mind while sun-bathing:
- Sunscreen does not provide “total sun-block”; there is no 100% SPF (sun protection factor)
- Do not assume sunscreen is completely waterproof; reapply after getting out of the water
- Do not solely rely on sunscreen; use hats, clothing, and shade during the hours of the day when the sun is the strongest
Topics: swimming , sun protection , Beaches
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