Sportswear to protect yourself from the sun

| Protecting ourselves from the sun's rays is essential, either with suitable clothing or with a good protection cream, but being able to control our body temperature is also essential at this time.

Just by doing physical activity our body temperature already varies, if we compare it with rest. The skin will be in charge of controlling the temperature changes that occur with sport.

It is clear that depending on the sport that is practiced we will dress in one way or another, but keeping in mind the two premises that have just been discussed is essential.

Today, sportswear manufacturers offer different options for textile products that have various functions. For example, there are long or short-sleeved shirts that can be used for sailing, surfing, swimming or water sports since they not only protect from the sun's rays (there are fabrics with a greater or lesser degree of protection) but also avoid possible scratches or skin lesions.

The basics of the athlete in summer

For those who prefer to "sweat the shirt" (, running, cycling ...) several tips should be followed:

• Always cover your head with a cap, if possible, made of light and breathable fabric. The visor will protect the face and also allows a better vision by retaining the sun's reflection.
• Technical shirts that allow a correct thermoregulation to exist, eliminating sweat, and preventing it from accumulating.
• Socks that prevent the footwear from touching the skin directly, since with sweat, it macerates and it is easier for blisters and skin lesions to appear.
• And always, since in summer you sweat more and the body loses more water and mineral salts that need to be replaced.

Although it is not properly an article of clothing, sunglasses cannot be forgotten. Protecting the eyes is essential since many wear glasses to go for a walk but forget them when it comes to exercising.

Mountain sport

A separate mention is required by those who practice sports in the. Not because it is summer you have to go to the mountains as if you were on the beach. Safety first. Anyone who is a regular user of the paths that give access to the impressive and inhospitable places of the peaks, knows perfectly well that the mountain can be very treacherous. That is why clothing, although comfortable and adapted to the temperature, must be adapted to the needs of the space through which it is circulated, be it walking, running or cycling.

Protecting yourself from changes in temperature, unexpected showers or bruises or injuries to the skin is essential to enjoy the outing.

Light clothing with characteristics similar to those mentioned above (technical fabric, cap… ..) are basic but in this case footwear, no matter how summer, boots should not remain in the closet. Today, there are adapted to warmer temperatures so there is no excuse to be protected.

Before any reference to health, training, diet ... of the athlete, it is important to have the recommendation of a specialist. Insurance includes an exclusive Nutrition Counseling and Physical Exercise service through the TeCuidamos Program.