Just What Does It Take To Be A Lifeguard In College? Balancing classes, extracurriculars, social involvement, and trying to find time to do your laundry is no small feat. College is an exciting time in life, but it’s also a busy time. It can be […]
The 5 Advantages of Using Swim Fins Ever dream about being a mermaid/merman? It may be a figment of your childhood wishes, but there’s a way to get close to achieving it. No, we’re not talking about a mermaid tail. We’re talking about swim fins, […]
What Do You Need To Know About the 2019 Lifeguard Shortage? With articles surfacing about recent instances of lifeguard shortages, it’s tough to predict what is in store for the industry. It is imperative that beaches and pools are occupied by lifeguards so that visitors […]
Viral Online Diving Video Poses Potential Danger To The Public A recent online posting of a young man at a swimming pool diving directly over a lifeguard is going viral on the internet. Lifeguard TV® would like to caution that this is an extremely dangerous stunt […]
Lifeguard Tips for Hot Summer Days Believe it or not, we’re halfway through the summer. We also happen to be halfway through the hottest month of the year: July. White sands, reflective water, and the bright sun add up to a dangerous combination of unbearable […]
Reality Check: Can Chlorine Give You Asthma? Chlorine is thought to lead to health risks, spanning anywhere from allergies to rashes to asthma. If a chlorine allergy is on your list of concerns, fear not. It’s been proven that you can’t actually be allergic to […]
Am I Allergic to Chlorine? Myth: “I am allergic to chlorine.” We’ll debunk that myth right here, right now. You can’t be allergic to chlorine. That being said, submerging your body into a pool of chlorine has the potential to come with some side effects. […]
Beat the Heat: Staying Hydrated as a Lifeguard As the summer months roll around, it’s important to remind yourself to hydrate when you’re on duty. The days are long, the heat is intense, and the sun’s rays are bright. With that said, it’s easy to […]
5 Exercises Every Lifeguard Should Know About With summer right around the corner, gyms are filling up and bikini body inspiration is among us. Chances are your local lifeguard is thinking about more than just swimsuit goals, though. From beach hustles to courageous rescues, lifeguards’ […]
USA Swimming Reaches Swim Lessions Goal for 2017 of Providing 1 Million Swim Lessons The USA Swimming Foundation, by means of its “Make a Splash” initiative partnered with water safety organizations and advocates to achieve the sizable goal of providing swim lessons and water […]
