Beat the heat with cool treats, water play and more
Key Takeaways:
• Create your own splash zone by lounging in an above ground pool, playing on a mega water park or floating on the water in a kayak or raft
• Stay hydrated by drinking plain water, smoothies, fruit-infused water, coconut water or drinks with electrolytes
• Dress wisely by wearing more breathable fabrics like cotton, polyester, nylon or rayon, and choose light-colored clothes that reflect UV rays instead of absorbing them
• Beat the heat with cool treats like ice cream, popsicles or frozen yogurt
• Make shade your friend by cooling off under a tree, umbrella or canopy
Summertime fun means baseball, camping trips, outdoor adventures and fun in the sun!
But, like all good things, too much sunshine could result in a lot of discomfort like dehydration and even a sunburn. Beat the heat and stay healthy all season long by creating an oasis in your yard and being heat-wise!
Here are 5 tips for staying cool all summer long:
1. Create Your Own Splash Zone
The best way to keep yourself cool on a warm, sunny day is splashing or lounging in the water!
Float comfortably on a pool lounge in an above ground pool while letting the kids soak up the fun with a mega water park, sprinkler, water slide or play center.
With a variety of pool types to choose from – including durable and affordable frame pools, inflatable ring pools, family pools and kiddie pools – there’s a backyard oasis calling your name! Plus, our kids’ outdoor water toys easily and quickly inflate in no time at all – keeping them cool while also developing and growing their fine and gross motor skills.
If you want to take the fun up another notch, these swimming pool games and mega water park games are sure to delight kids and kids at heart!
When you want to get away for a day on the water, a relaxing ride on a stand-up paddleboard, kayak or raft will keep you cool and comfortable – just don’t forget sunscreen.
Hydro Force® outdoor watersports items are constructed with long-lasting, durable materials that are also lightweight and portable – making your next trip to the beach, lake or river memorable for years to come.
2. Stay Hydrated
Sip, sip, hooray! Staying hydrated in the summer heat is essential when the weather is scorching. Quenching your thirst doesn't have to be boring. If you’re tired of plain ol’ water, mix it up by getting creative with your drinks.
Try making smoothies or fruit-infused water. If you’re planning on being outside a lot this summer, keep some electrolyte drinks or packets on hand so you can refuel. Coconut water is a wonderful natural electrolyte drink! Pick a drink you love – you're more likely to stay hydrated if it tastes good!
3. Dress Smart, Stay Cool
Wearing light, moisture-wicking clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable all summer long. Try sporting more breathable fabrics like cotton, polyester, nylon or rayon, and choose light-colored clothes that reflect UV rays instead of absorbing them.
If you choose to wear a tank top or a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, make sure you lather on sunscreen every 2 hours – and don’t forget your face and hairline! Clothing can make all the difference between feeling the summer breeze and feeling the summer sweat!
4. Beat the Heat with Cool Treats
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold treat! A cool summer treat brings body temperature down and makes the heat more bearable.
Stock up on frozen favorites like ice cream, popsicles or frozen yogurt. You can also create your own frozen treats with fresh fruit and yogurt for delectable desserts that are healthy and tasty.
5. Make Shade Your Friend
When the sun is at its peak and the heat is sizzling, take a break and relax in a shady spot.
Set up a hammock or lounge chair under a tree or create your own shade with a beach umbrella or canopy. You can even add a canopy to your above ground pool to get out of the sun when you want to cool off or avoid getting sunburned.
Don’t have your own above ground pool yet? We’ve got you covered (pun intended) with a Steel Pro MAX™ Canopy Pool that has everything you need to splash and stay cool this summer!
Follow these 5 tips to beat the heat this summer and stay cool, comfortable and ready to soak up every sunny moment!
