As a Long Cadillac driver, you know the feeling of enjoying a smooth ride and maneuvering like a pro, not unlike hitting the slopes or climbing a challenging mountain trail. Promoting health and well-being and embracing the outdoors doesn’t mean you don’t know how to satiate your love for luxury and comfort. Wellness travel is increasingly popular and finding retreats or nature resorts catering to the inner outdoorsmen has become increasingly easy. Here are some guidelines for maximizing your enjoyment of outdoor activities while also maintaining your health.

 

Traveling to the mountains means breathing air a little thin on oxygen. How can you celebrate the natural world around you and keep yourself from suffering from mountain sickness?

 

Crucial to combatting altitude sickness is ensuring you are well hydrated. Hydration boosts your oxygenation level in your blood, helping you to combat any effects from the altitude including headache, dizziness, and shortness of breath. You want your muscles to be in top condition, and electrolytes can be your best help in this department. Magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium power your cells, and are essential to muscle function. Resorts will often cater to those of you who are health conscious and offer to kickstart your day with a smoothie option packed with electrolytes and vitamins. If you prefer a heartier breakfast, you can try adding a powder form of electrolytes and vitamins to your water, such as Liquid IV or Nectar.

 

Alcohol can affect hydration status to a great degree. Of course, you are on vacation and enjoying yourself, so an evening drink at the resort bar or local watering hole is all part of the experience. To counteract the dehydrating effect, limit your alcohol intake in accord with your sex, age and size. To help balance fluid levels and allow you to hit the slopes or trails the next day a good rule is that for every alcoholic drink your intake combat it with 8 oz of water.

 

It's important to keep your muscles well-hydrated and warm for optimal performance. When hitting the slopes for skiing, make sure to wear a quality base layer and take breaks to warm up if you start feeling the chill. Weather conditions in mountainous areas can change rapidly, so if you're going hiking, it's wise to pack extra gear in case temperatures drop. Consider wearing compression socks to promote good blood circulation from your head to your toes.

 

Go ahead and cater to your sophisticated side while satisfying your passion for the outdoors. Staying safe and maintaining good health can be harmonious with immersing yourself in nature and indulging in a lavish getaway.