This year’s preseason lifeguard training is proving to be anything but normal. For one, most of us are cooped up in our homes as we guard our loved ones’ lives — and our own — from COVID-19. And, with pools closed across the country, it’s also proven much tougher than usual for swimmers to get in a good workout. While…
Just because it’s not prime time for swimming doesn’t mean you can’t keep your skills sharp! Stop by your local indoor swimming pool during the off-season to practice. It’s important to keep improving your swimming skills so that you’re ready to jump back into action when lifeguarding season rolls back around. Check out these tips on how to improve your…
Summer is almost here! It’s time to get your body into tip-top swimmers’ shape! Although you may already know all of your swimming P’s and Q’s for while you’re in the pool, it’s important to do some land-based exercises to condition your body. You should complete a strength training program before swim season. Having a scheduled program where you slowly…
Diet and nutrition are just as important as speed and endurance for swimmers. With a proper diet, you can take your swimming to the next level by ensuring that you are properly fueled before entering the pool and can successfully recover after. Be sure to focus on a healthy diet daily as part of your training, and follow these tips…
No one likes to hear it, but when it comes to sun safety, there’s a good chance you’re doing it wrong. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), almost 5 million Americans are treated for skin cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer by far. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and…
While we all know that proper supervision is the best way to avoid trouble in the water, sometimes it can be hard to spot IF there is any trouble at all. In many cases of water safety instances, swimmers may not show any signs of distress. The CDC stated that in 10% of child drowning accidents, the supervising adult was…
Always dreamed of living under the sea alongside Ariel? Well, we can’t make that happen… but unique swim schools opening around the world can give you the next best thing — mermaid lessons! The use of a monofin — a “swim fin” with both feet strapped in together — has become an increasingly popular activity, drawing in a curious public…
