12 Ways To Live Well During The Festival Season This Summer

Dancing, standing, moshing, drinking... It's a serious workout. Prepare for your festival with GNC's Festival Survival Kit. For those at Bonnaroo®, stop by GNC's LIVE LOUD Live Well tent to chill and recharge.

1. Rock a gnarly wide-brimmed hat.

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You're going to be out in the sun a lot, so rock a hat with a brim three inches or wider so you don't wind up with a wicked raccoon-eye sunburn. Besides, bucket hats are totally still in, right?

2. Make your skin happy, not hurt.

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You may tan well but, truth is, everyone needs to apply sunscreen. You should be using an SPF of 30 or higher and should reapply every two hours.

3. Eat well, live well, have fun.

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Yes, corn dogs and fried Oreos = life, but try to get that snack diversity. You're going to be doing a lot of dancing, so try to get some vegetables, fruits, and protein throughout the day. Lots of places have smoothie and fresh fruit stands, which will help with dehydration and fatigue.

4. Stretch it out.

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Just like after a workout, it's important to stretch while at music festivals to keep your limbs loose and limber for ample shuffling. Most festivals have yoga sessions, so try to hop in one and loosen up.

5. Plug up those ears.

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It's no surprise that listening to loud music can cause hearing damage. A lot of festivals register sounds between 110–120 decibels, but what's scary is that sounds as low as 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. Save the sound and invest in some earplugs — future you will be glad you did.

6. Revive with that good, sweet H2O.

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Being out in the sun and dancing all day can dehydrate you at a heightened rate. On average, you should drink at least 100 oz a day.

7. Space out your libations.

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Speaking of hydration...yes, booze and bands go hand in hand (if you're of age). Be smart and responsible and follow the one-for-one rule: one alcoholic beverage followed by one glass of water. In addition, avoid hydrating with carbonation as it will not help.

8. Don't let the rain, well...rain on your parade...

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The show goes on rain or shine...so that means things could get messy. Plan ahead and bring a poncho and extra socks.

9. ...and wet wipes are your best friend.

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Speaking of messy...sometimes showers will be available, but sometimes they won't be. Be proactive and bring baby wipes to keep dirt and other germs off your skin.

10. Set a meeting point.

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With massive crowds and multiple stages, its easy to lose each other. Set a meeting point at each stage, so if you get lost you know to meet back up. Flags or totems are a great way to spot your friends from far away.

11. Get mistified.

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Cool yourself off with a mist bottle; it will help keep you feeling cool, refreshed, and hydrated.

12. Don't forget to chill.

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Let's be real: You don't want to miss some of the late-night or sunrise sets. But you also don't want to fall asleep during that one set. Make up for lost nighttime slumber by catching a quick 20–30-minute snooze in a hammock or under a tree.

Take a load off your feet, chill, and recharge at GNC's LIVE LOUD Live Well tent.

Courtesy of GNC

Courtesy of GNC

In addition to their tent, they want you to be in tip-top shape. Grab their Festival Survival Kit to get the vitamins and nutrients you need to make the most of your music festival weekend.