Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you.
Sleep expert, Hannah Shore, has analysed six popular positions adopted by holidaymakers on the sunbed as they relax and top up their tan.
The most common – which 43% of travellers tend to use – is simply lying flat on their back with their legs straight down and arms by their sides.
According to Hannah, those who adopt this position are likely to be the ultimate sun seekers, who embrace life to the fullest and enjoy letting the world know they are living their best life.
Those who prefer to be half in the shade and half in the sun – which is 20% of all those polled – typically live a more balanced lifestyle and often enjoy the best of both worlds.
The research was commissioned by On the Beach and Silentnight, which have teamed up to create a sunbed mattress topper to bring comfort back to holidays, as the data also revealed 47% struggle to relax on a sun lounger – because they find them uncomfortable.
Silentnight’s Hannah Shore said: “The way you lounge on a sunbed can reveal a lot about your personality and sleep habits.”
“This summer, as you’re soaking up the sun by the pool, take a moment to people-watch and notice how different folks are lying on their sunbeds – it’ll tell you a lot about their comfort preferences.”
“Finding a position that’s comfortable to you is crucial, especially if you want to catch some restful poolside naps. Comfort impacts our total sleep experience and without it, our sleep quality is compromised- so test out some different sunbed positions and find what works for you.”
A survey of 2,000 adults who have travelled abroad in the past five years revealed that those who sunbathe spend an average of two-and-a-half hours per day doing so.
Exactly 20% set an early alarm to beat the rush for sunbeds, with 41% finding this experience stressful. Once they’ve secured a bed, 28% bury their heads in a book, while 16% prefer to bring earphones and listen to a playlist on repeat.
Another 16% are more likely to drift in and out of sleep all day, as 31% admit they often take a sunbed siesta. However, 17% keep their eyes open at all times so they can people-watch from behind a pair of shades.
