We’re all excited once summer comes – the season for getting outside and getting active. Whether that means running, hiking, cycling, or performing any other form of outdoor exercise, you’ve finally got the weather on your side.
According to the Vitamin D Society, summer is the best time for Canadians to naturally generate vitamin D, which has many positive effects, including reducing the risk of developing serious diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and others.
Kris Gethin is a lifetime, natural, drug-free athlete with a background in International Health and Sports Therapy. He is a Personal Trainer to Bollywood celebrities including Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Ranveer Singh and Mahesh Babu.
While over exposure to the sun can contribute to skin cancer and melanoma, avoiding the sun entirely by staying indoors, covering up with protective clothing or applying excess sunscreen can be just as bad or potentially worse for a person’s health.
