5 Workouts Lifeguards Need to Keep in Shape
In order to be able to run on the beach, jump in the water, and rescue patrons, lifeguards need to be in tip-top shape. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 5 great workouts for lifeguards to stay in shape. Read below to learn more about these exercises!
Push-Ups
It’s important to get your arm muscles moving, and push-ups do a great job of that. This helps target your upper arms, back, and core so that you have the strength to be able to make rescues inside and outside of the water.
Crunches
Often mistaken as the “easy workout,” crunches are really helpful in strengthening your core and helping out with your overall sense of balance. Try completing 100 crunches a day, and then up that number as you get better at it.
Squats
Don’t forget about your lower body strength! As a lifeguard, you’ll need to bend down and pick things up, so it’s a good idea to work on your quads – which happen to be part of the largest muscle group of the body.
Cat-Cows
This exercise has a yoga slant to it, but that doesn’t undermine how much it helps you as a lifeguard. Cat-cows aid you by stretching out your body while also boosting your overall strength and stability.
Swimmers
As expected, something related to swimming! Swimmers are performed while you’re lying flat on your stomach and you kick your legs and lift your arms at the same time. This strengthens the lower back muscles, neck muscles, and works on your balance.
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