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Outdoor Living for Good Health Deserves a Good Hat
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Apr 6, 2007, 00:44
(ARA) - Reducing stress by escaping everyday life pressures is as easy as going outside. Regardless of what outdoor sport you enjoy, be it walking, gardening, golfing, boating, hiking, biking ... the great outdoors provides excellent benefits for the body and mind.
Simply going outside and moving your body gives you direct health benefits. The latest Surgeon General’s Report states that physical activity doesn’t have to be vigorous to improve health. Even moderate levels of activity reduce stress levels, improve bone and muscle strength and give you more energy.
The indirect benefits are wide-ranging and include strengthening family and social relationships, feeling good through a sense of accomplishment or connecting with oneself, which are all important to living a balanced life. Overall, it helps you live longer.
Even getting out for a family picnic is healthy. Fresh air, family fun, relaxation and getting increased amounts of Vitamin D from the sun all help to reduce stress levels. Of course, too much sun is tough on the skin and eyes so it’s important to have protective outdoor gear.
For outdoor enthusiasts who already reap the benefits of outdoor fun, there’s always an excuse to enjoy nature and the sun while staying protected with a Tilley Hat. “There’s nothing more frustrating than a nasty sunburn, but overexposure to the sun is more than just frustrating, it can cause long-term damage,” says Alex Tilley, avid traveler, outdoor activist and founder of Tilley Endurables. “We worked closely with researchers to determine that all Tilley core fabrics minimize exposure to the sun.”
Most Tilley Hats and clothing are certified UPF 50+, the highest rating given. The Hats come in a variety of colors and fabrics in 22 styles, some with darker underbrims to absorb ultraviolet rays reflected up from the ground or water. Tilley Hats come in more sizes than probably any other hat in the world. “As a matter of principle, there is no one who cannot be fitted in a Tilley Hat. We want people to ‘practice safe sun’ so no matter where their activities take them; they can enjoy the time spent outdoors,” adds Tilley.
Just in time for spring, Tilley introduces two new ideal hat styles for outdoor adventures; the LTM8 and LTM9 Mesh Hats. These new designs are made with lightweight mesh constructed with Tilley Nylamtium, a strong and durable nylon. Providing the very best in sun protection and fashion, they fuse comfort and functionality, offer temperature control in hot weather to keep you cool, resist rain and have wind cords for harsh weather. It’s the perfect, do-anything hat.
Stylish and practical, all Tilley Hats are ideal for travel. Packable, crushable and machine- or hand-washable, they are guaranteed for life against wearing out and backed by a two-year, all-perils insurance policy if lost.
Tilley Endurables has been a leader in sun protective headwear for over 25 years. Tilley Hats are designed with unique, long-lasting features that keep up with the adventures of all outdoor enthusiasts.
To place an order, find store locations and for more information, visit www.tilley.com or call (800) ENDURES (363-8737).
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