You probably didn’t need science to tell you that being by the water is relaxing — there’s a reason people vacation by the ocean, lakes, rivers, and streams. Studies show that “blue spaces” (any waterfront area) benefit people’s physical and mental health. The sight and sound of water, the fun activities it provides, and its cooling effect all come into play.
Summer is when we naturally gravitate toward spending a day by the water, even though it can come with hassles we never thought about as kids. Sand gets into everything, harmful UV rays can damage our skin, and the demands of work and daily life still await us back on dry land. It’s well worth it, though, and here we’ll share tips on how to make your water experience even more enjoyable this season.
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Shop Thoughtfully & Practice Gently: At the Beach 🏖️ |
This summer, we’re upgrading our beach gear with products that make us feel truly comfortable and relaxed.
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Sun protection for your whole beach crew comes in the most convenient carrying bag. |
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These large, absorbent Turkish towels make you feel like you’ve been transported to a luxurious resort. |
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Keep your sun protection game strong, even in wind and water, thanks to a 3.75-inch brim and a removable chin strap. |
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It’s big enough to carry your picnic but light enough to carry over your shoulder. |
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The Mindful Buy: Swim Gear 🏊🏽♀️ |
In the right setting, swimming can be a more mindful exercise than yoga. You’re using your whole body, concentrating on your breath, and looking at very little but the next stroke ahead of you. All you need to jump in is some of our favorite gear, including:
🩱 This inexpensive, comfortable, and flattering Quince Italian Crossback One-Piece.
🥽 A pair of Speedo Women's Vanquisher 3.0 Mirrored Goggles to make it easier to see where you’re going, while also offering 100 percent UV protection.
🎧 Zygo Z2 Waterproof Headphones to stream your own content (or even get some guided workouts via the Zygo app).
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Body Essentials: Enhance Your Hydration 💧 |
Knowing the importance of drinking water isn’t always enough motivation to actually drink enough. Here are some tools that keep us on track: |
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Ritual of the Week: Water Meditation 🧘🏽 |
If you’re not blessed with an oceanfront home for your daily meditation, you can still take advantage of those soothing waves to calm your brain and mask any jarring noises from the world around you. Here’s how: |
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Jupiter and Venus Conjunction 🔭 |
On June 9, Venus and Jupiter will be at their closest to each other — something you can see with the naked eye on a clear night. Because they meet in Cancer, astrologers say this is a time of luck, love, and abundance. Take advantage of this and …
📝 Send a note to an old friend on one of these lovely Rifle Paper Co. Lemon Blossom notecards.
🩲 Invest in some sexy underwear from Hanky Panky (that are still made of cotton!).
👟 Lace up a pair of Asics Gt-2000 14 sneakers, and finally join that group run you’ve been meaning to try.
👀 Pick up a pair of Nikon Aculon A211 10x42 Binoculars to look up at the night sky and see these planets do their thing.
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To be clear, you do not need to be any particular shape or fitness level to wear whatever style of bathing suit that makes you happy. But if you find that showing off is a good motivator for gaining healthy habits, kick-start your fitness with the very popular Go Sleeveless in 14 Days course. It features five-minute workouts to do every day for stronger, toned arms.
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