What Exactly is Lifeguard Lung?

Just What Exactly is Lifeguard Lung? Breathing is the cornerstone of a healthy swimmer or a healthy lifeguard. You learn how to use your lungs, diaphragm, and nose to ensure effective, healthy breaths when engaging in aquatic cardio activity. With that said, it’s important to […]

Red Cross Dives Into Lifeguard Equipment

American Red Cross Dives Into Innovative Lifeguard Equipment The American Red Cross recently expanded its Red Cross Store offerings to include an ever increasing variety of Lifeguard Equipment & Supplies. The Red Cross dove into the eCommerce space within the past several years amidst widespread […]

Lifeguard Saves Choking Baby on Jersey Boardwalk

New Jersey Lifeguard Saves Choking Baby on the Boardwalk On Friday, June 7, a ​New Jersey lifeguard​ saved an infant from choking on a piece of plastic found on the beach boardwalk. The lifeguard, Pete Laquaglia, was on his break when the incident occurred. He […]

Top 5 Websites for Swimmers

Top 5 Websites for Swimmers In today’s world, you no longer have to ask a store associate for lifetube recommendations or which sunscreen gives the best protection. The world is at your fingertips with the click of a button and a quick search on the […]

Why You Should “Swim Near a Lifeguard!”

“Swim Near a Lifeguard”: Why You Always Should It’s plastered on the pool rules and on every warning sign at the beach: Swim Near a Lifeguard. It’s clearly important, but few people understand exactly why it is. Whether it comes to ​dangers at the swimming […]

Dangers at the Swimming Pool

Hidden Dangers at the Swimming Pool Long gone are the days of unsupervised children splashing around in the pool. Pools haven’t become more dangerous, but parents, lifeguards, and cities have become more cautious. Summertime is in full swing, so before you send your kiddos off […]

Marine Life to Look Out For at the Beach

Dangerous Marine Life to Look Out For at the Beach At the beach, everything is smooth sailing until you feel a peculiar object brush against your leg. Spielberg’s 1975 shark horror movie, ​Jaws ​ , may have glamorized the idea of dangerous marine life, particularly […]

Using Swim Diapers at Swimming Pools

Importance of Using Swim Diapers at Swimming Pools Floaties out, sunscreen on. Your kids are dressed, in goggles, and ready to go. Are they missing anything? Chances are, you’ve come across swim diapers from time to time. If you’ve experienced a mishap or two at […]

Memorial Day 2019: Brevard County

Memorial Day 2019 Surf Forecast: Brevard County Memorial Day weekend feels like the first holiday of the summer. Whether you’re kicking off the season with quick vacation or you’re heading to the beach, staying safe should always be a priority. If you do happen to […]