Whether you’re out there in Mexico to unwind or looking to compete with other boats, sailing can be great for your mental and physical well-being. Not only do you get to explore the beauty of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, the sense of achievement attached to learning how to sail is also priceless. Sailing gives you the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, or enjoy quiet time on your own as you take in the stunning views around you.
Below we will discuss some health benefits of sailing:
1. Lowers stress levels
Just being in the water instantly elevates your mood and helps you get in touch with the natural world around you. The salty sea air comprised of charged ions helps the body absorb oxygen, and this increases its serotonin levels. The more your body balances its serotonin levels, the happier you’ll tend to feel.
Research has found that there could possibly be a link between serotonin levels and depression as well. It also helps to regulate your body’s sleep-wake cycles and keeps it functioning adequately.
2. Muscle strength
Sailing involves activities like pulling and hoisting of sails to control a boat or yacht, and this helps you build valuable muscle strength and endurance. Not only does increased muscle strength reduce your body fat, it also helps you build lean body mass and keeps your bones strong and healthy.
3. Cardiovascular health
Sailing can improve your heart health and decrease your risk of developing hypertension in the future. It also protects you from obesity as it helps you burn large amounts of calories.
4. Improves concentration levels
When you’re sailing, your focus is to do so safely. This greatly helps you enhance your ability to concentrate and focus. Sailing also involves a lot of multitasking and you’ll find yourself checking the weather or sea conditions and making sure you’re balancing your speed all at the same time.
5. Exploring new places makes you creative
Exploring new places has been found to increase your creativity levels, and you’ll find yourself doing this a lot when you’re sailing. You’ll break all those creative blocks in your mind and find yourself looking at the world around you with a renewed perspective.
Sailing consists of going to unfamiliar islands and bays, or simply discovering new waters, and this helps you use your mental energies creatively instead of being trapped in your daily stresses.
If you’re looking for private sailing charters in the glorious Cabo San Lucas, we can help! Cabo Yacht World provides a variety of luxury yachts fully equipped with top amenities, along with personalized chefs and quality customer service aboard. For more, call us at 624 168 9544!