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Tips on beating the summer heat

GO TO THE BEACH

This is a no-brainer. What better way there is to cool down except striping down and having a summer dip at the beach? Challenge yourself this year by swimming out to the floating platform if you havenʻt! Donʻt forget to keep hydrated.

GO ON A JUNK BOAT PARTY

Enjoy the ocean breeze and a fun day with friends on a junk boat! Not only do most party boat rentals include fresh meals and facilities like Karaoke and Mahjong, but also water slides and blow-up floating castles.

EAT FRESH & HEALTHY

Fresh food does not only keep you healthy and in shape, but also keep you hydrated! Avoiding oily and heavy meals also means that youʻre not as sluggish when engaging in physical activities and it helps with sweating and digestion.

SWEAT IT OUT

It might seem counter-productive, but by working the sweat out, you build heat tolerance and it definitely helps when youʻre out and about in the city. Try ice-skating if common sports are too intense for you.

GEAR UP: USE A COOLING GEL PAD, PORTABLE ELECTRIC FAN, SUNGLASSES AND A CAP

Hong Kong is famous for its high density of skyscrapers and it can get very hot and humid sometimes as heat is trapped within the city. These items can be very handy when youʻre out. Keep them with you!

BACK TO BASIC: STAY HYDRATED

Everyone should have already known this. Body fluids are lost at a much higher rate in summer and it is important that you keep replenishing! Though, be careful not to over-hydrate. A good rule is that you consume liquid only when you feel thirsty; listen to your body!