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The first tip is one you've likely heard from your parents a hundred times before, but remember your sunscreen. Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who can resist the sun's warming rays when you're on vacation with your parents, roaming around under the bright sun. However, once you're in the water, the sun is relentless. This is because the sun’s rays are reflected off the water. Moreover, it's not just important to use sunscreen; the sunscreen you use should have a high SPF and be water-resistant. Unfortunately, only a few sunscreens last through an entire training session.
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The second tip, which I personally consider the most important, and the one I had to learn the hard way, is to remember swim goggles with dark and mirrored lenses. It's no secret that you can't look directly at the sun, but with a good pair of swim goggles, you get close. To have even a small chance of orienting yourself in the outdoor pool, you need to use dark swim goggles. If you're like me and not fond of training in dark conditions, don't hesitate to choose extra-dark lenses. Outdoors in the morning and midday sun, your swim goggles can never be too dark. If you're still unsure which pair of swim goggles to get for your outdoor training camp, I highly recommend our new goggles from View in black/smoke. In addition to being incredibly comfortable, these goggles feature dark lenses and a mirror coating that effectively blocks the sun's rays. The goggles are priced at 299.95 DKK on the website. (Note: These goggles do not have rubber around the lenses!)
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The third tip is flip-flops. As simple as it sounds, they are incredibly smart! In foreign countries, especially in the southern regions, you can easily be misled by the warm climate in the sun. It's not always as warm in the shade. Especially the cold stones around the pool in the shade can be chilly. With a pair of flip-flops, you protect your feet from the cold and occasionally unpleasant surfaces. It's far from a myth that you often see top athletes return home with colds and pneumonia after training camps in the south with up to 25°C warm weather. So, do your body and training process a favor by bringing a pair of flip-flops, which are also convenient for a quick dash back to the hotel or apartment.
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The fourth tip is to avoid awkward tan lines. One favor you can do yourself here is to position your swim cap a little closer to your hairline. If you don't like this, of course, just leave the swim cap as is since you're on a training camp to train, not to look good. If you still want a good tan line and are a female swimmer, I highly recommend buying a training bikini. With a training bikini, you avoid having your entire upper body turn white and almost translucent compared to your other sun-kissed limbs. Plus, training in a bikini is simply a different experience. With a bikini, you can feel the water over your entire body, an indescribably delightful sensation. The difference between a training bikini and a regular bikini is that the training bikini fits better, allowing you to complete your training without worrying about losing the top or bottom. If you need a new training bikini, I recommend the stunning Fabiola Molina bikinis, now available at Watery.dk. On Watery.dk, you can purchase the top and bottom separately, which is handy if, like me, you don't wear the same size in both.
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The fifth tip is energy drink with electrolytes. Whether you're a regular user of energy drinks or have never tried them before, it's worth considering getting some energy drinks with electrolytes if you're heading to an outdoor training camp. Training camps, especially outdoor ones, take a heavy toll on the body. As an athlete, it's your responsibility to prepare yourself as best as possible for every training session, and a good energy drink can help you along the way. When training outdoors, you sweat more than when training indoors due to the warmer environment. As you sweat, the body loses fluid, which is bound as saltwater. Besides ensuring you get enough fluids and energy from a typical energy drink, it's also crucial to get extra salt/electrolytes (to avoid the condition known as water intoxication). You can buy or make your own energy drink with electrolytes (mix juice (not sugar-free) with a pinch of salt). If you're flying abroad, I recommend getting an energy drink in powder form that can be mixed in water. This will save you space and avoid spills in your luggage. At Watery.dk, we've just received a large shipment of energy drinks, energy drinks with electrolytes, and pure electrolytes from Purepower. Find the products here: https://www.watery.dk/
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The sixth tip is to recover smartly. No matter how enticing the blazing sun may seem, you'll recover much better in the shade or indoors. This is because the body must expend a tremendous amount of energy to heal the skin after exposing it to the sun's harsh rays. And the body prioritizes repairing the skin over your sore muscles. That said, it’s not prohibited to enjoy the warm sun.
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The seventh tip is to remember warm clothes for dryland. Although it's warm during the midday, it can be quite cold in the morning and late evening. If you plan to train before 8 AM, I definitely recommend packing some long pants and a warm sweater in your suitcase. It can be incredibly cold in the morning, even if you are south of the border.
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The eighth and final tip is vaseline. As mentioned earlier, the sun is extremely harsh on the skin. This often results in eczema and flaky, dry skin. In addition to using large amounts of cream, you can utilize the miracle product, vaseline. Vaseline has the fantastic effect of reducing friction between different skin surfaces, such as between the upper arm and the side of the ribs. This is not a long-term solution, but it alleviates the discomfort of dry skin.
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