Photo by Sean Oulashin
Get movin' with Staiy: sustainable summer activewear
18 JULY '22
5 minutes
It’s easy to find yourself lounging around during the summer soaking in the sun, but if you are trying to stay more active during these summer months, here are some quick easy ways to stay active this summer! We also curated a list of sustainable activewear to kick start your summer!
Photo by Shvets Production
The summer months bring sunshine and weather that is perfect for exploring the outdoors, and you can easily soak in the sun while staying active! With the summer also comes the warm weather and finding comfortable activewear can be a difficult task. This is why we’ve curated a quick list of activewear that is perfect for the summer! Plus, we added some activities that are perfect for those warm summer days that will keep you active and having fun!
A perfect sustainable activewear set to start your summer is MYË’s Ulla Bra paired with Nyla Shorts, which is offered in Black, Pine, or Lagoon. This set is minimalistic and streamline; it will have you ready to take on anything this summer!
If you are looking for a little more coverage but still want to stay cool this summer, Iron Roots’s Eucalyptus Performance Singlet Top with Shorts offered in black may be the perfect option for you! Iron Roots’s Eucalyptus Performance T-Shirt in pine green paired with the Shorts in Black would also be the perfect set for staying active and sustainable this summer!
For the perfect colorful and comfortable bra and leggings combination, you may want to check out Valentina Vasilatou’s Nicoleta Bra Top offered in Algae, Medusa, and Caretta and Athena Leggings also offered in Algae, Medusa, and Caretta. This will add a little color and pattern to your summer if that is what you are looking for!
Now that you've hopefully found your perfect sustainable activewear for the summer, we can also put that sustainable activewear to use! There is definitely no shortage of outdoor activities that help you stay active during those warm summer months, but sometimes it can be hard to decide what to do exactly because of all these options! We’ve gathered a quick list of activities that may be perfect to kick off your sustainable and active summer and embody the summer aesthetic!
Photo by Anna Pou
Photo by Alejandra Ezquer
Swimming
Swimming is a great way to get in some low-impact cardio, while staying cool during those warm summer days. Swimming is a full body workout and is also a workout without the sweat, which is the best part about swimming! It is also a lot easier on your joints than running and help improve breath control and lung capacity as well as cardio endurance and muscle toning.
Paddle Boarding
Paddle boarding is also a great full-body exercise that builds both strength and endurance, but it’s still a rather low-intensity and low-impact activity. Plus, who wouldn't want to be out on the water during those warm, mesmerizing summer days. You can easily hop off and go for a nice swim or just relax and sit on your board as well!
Photo by Tower Paddle
Photo by Paulo Henrique
Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball can also be a fun way to exercise under the sun during the summer with friends. It’s a great full body workout. It’s not the best cardio workout, but you will definitely build muscle and tone your legs, arms, and core. Beach volleyball, which is played on the sand, also burns a lot more calories than indoor volleyball
Outdoor Yoga
Paddle boarding is also a great full-body exercise that builds both strength and endurance, but it’s still a rather low-intensity and low-impact activity. Plus, who wouldn't want to be out on the water during those warm, mesmerizing summer days. You can easily hop off and go for a nice swim or just relax and sit on your board as well! Yoga in general is known for improving both physical and mental health and wellbeing. Yoga heightens the senses and helps you to connect with the present time in a calm, relaxing way. The emphasis on breath in yoga is also key to the healing aspect of yoga. It can help improve your mood and reduce stress. Furthermore, when it comes to the physical aspect of yoga, it is known for improving core strength and flexibility.
Photo by Thomas Yohei
Photo by Motoki Tonn
Beach Running
Walking is always nice and enjoyable, and walking or running on a beach is a great form of exercise. It is harder to walk on sand than on a smoother and more stable surface, so you burn more calories when you walk or run on the beach. Plus, as you are burning those calories, you can also enjoy nature and listen to the waves crashing ashore.
Gardening
Now it may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about exercise, but gardening can also be a fun way to stay active! Maybe this summer your exercise activity can be digging and planting your own garden! Gardening is not only beneficial to the environment but it’s also a relaxing way to improve both your physical and mental wellbeing. Plus, you may get some healthy and fresh produce out of this activity as well!
Photo by Zoe Schaeffer
Photo by Felix Rostig
Hiking
Hiking is also a perfect summer adventure and enjoyable exercise. Not only are you staying active, but you are also enjoying the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Hiking gives you the opportunity of exploration and adventure, which is a perfect way to kick off your active and sustainable summer!
There are so many ways to Staiy active and under the sun this summer! Make it a summer to remember by enjoying the beauty of our planet in a sustainable way!
Sources
https://staiy.com/collections/vendors?q=MY%C3%8B
https://staiy.com/collections/vendors?q=Iron%20Roots
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/5-summer-workouts-don-t-feel-work-ncna1014311
https://www.freedomhealthinsurance.co.uk/blog/outdoor-summer-activities
