MR. USA'S 5 SAFE STRATEGIES FOR SUPER INDOOR TANNING

Who better than a competitive bodybuilder who also happens to be in the tanning business to talk about how to bronze safely, effectively and with the kind of glowing results you want in the quickest possible time? One man who wears both these hats is Gary Guinn, a heavyweight competitor who has stood on bodybuilding stages from New Mexico to Hawaii, gone on to recently capture the (NABBA) Mr. USA title, observed a lot about methods to tan the human skin and put his knowledge into an enterprise with the fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle in mind.

Having had to prepare for bodybuilding events around the Southwest and Western U.S.--regions where the best tans are usually to be found and set the standard of appearance for fit bods elsewhere--has left Gary with plenty of first-hand experience when it comes to what will work and what won't. This 6'2" bodybuilder has had to learn what photographs well and what sets off a peak muscular condition to its fullest visual flare onstage. With prolonged exposure to natural sunlight posing a possible health threat to humans that is greater than at any other time in recorded history, the alternative possibilities of sunbed tanning are all the more attractive, but as Gary points out to his own customers at Savage Tannery, his newly opened tanning salon in north Scottsdale, Arizona, there are still some important do's and don'ts anyone should be aware of before putting your body onto a tanning bed:

Always wear eye protection while tanning. UV light can penetrate closed eyelids. If you wear contact lenses, always remove them before commencing your tan session.
Always inform the salon attendant of the fact if you're on any medication whatsoever. Medications can cause a reaction under UV light. If you're uncertain whether you should expose yourself to UV tan due to current medication, then consult your physician first.
Always use a good moisturizer after your tanning session. The extra moisture is vital to maintain healthy skin, and also contributes to a longer lasting tan.
Avoid the use of outdoor tanning products while using indoor tanning equipment. Outdoor cremes and gels actually hinder your indoor tanning, aside from possibly damaging the tanning bed.
Avoid excess--do not attempt to overtan. A steady and gradual buildup of your tan will produce the kind of natural golden bronze you seek.

An even, attractive tan is an essential overall component for most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. And for those about to go onstage to exhibit their muscle, a glowing, healthy bronzed look is the icing on the cake that can enhance the definition and proportion of a hard-earned physique and help put them on the winner's dais. "You can really go for the gold when you've "gone gold" the right way," Gary emphasizes. And that's exactly what this Southwest champ with the "Savage" tan is providing for customers seeking the best option for that sensational color too.

Savage Tannery is located in Scottsdale, Arizona at 13910 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (corner of 100th St.). Facilities include: six 26 LXT Models with turbo face tanners, over 1000 millamps of UVA power for sheer facial tanning luxury; onr Ultra Sun high intensity bed; CD players in each room; VISA/MasterCard/Discover/American Express all welcome; call them when you are in the Phoenix area at (602) 614-0049 and find out about their $20.00 a month unlimited tanning offer.

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