How To Survive a Music Festival In Style This Summer: Mr Porter

Written By Will Agbo

03. Look after your body, too

We all know how intrinsically linked our mental and physical health are. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to look after yourself without having to run 5k every morning or avoid booze completely. Mr Will Agbo, personal trainer and founder of WA Performance, recommends three tips to optimise your festival experience and offset the inevitable comedown feeling that sometimes follows.

First, stay hydrated. The risk of becoming dehydrated at festivals is high due to hotter temperatures, long days on your feet and higher alcohol consumption. “An electrolyte drink is a perfect addition to counteract the loss of fluids and minerals that occur,” Agbo says. He’d recommend taking tubes of electrolytes with you and having one with some water each morning before the partying starts.

Second, try breathwork. “Indulging more than usual will place the body into a stressed state,” Agbo says. “This is the sympathetic nervous system at work. This state can increase anxiety, stress and low mood so to reduce that we want to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as rest and digest.”

Breathwork is an easy way to do this and accessible for all. Agbo recommends taking up to 10 minutes every day to practise some controlled breathing, inhaling through the nose before a long exhale through the mouth. The goal is to decrease the heart rate and place the mind and body at ease. Perfect while enjoying some afternoon sun, even just for a few minutes.

Third, don’t underestimate the power of a nap. “Sleep deprivation is real and can have a big impact on the experience,” Agbo says. “A 20-minute power nap in the day will help to recharge your energy, mood and relieve that hangover.”

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