Ideas for Trendy Lifeguard Apparel It’s no secret that lifeguard attire isn’t featured on runway shows, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sport trendy suits while on duty. In fact, there are hundreds of options to tailor your lifeguard looks to your body and your […]
Red Cross Manikin Makes A Splash With Lifeguards! Aquatics Managers and Lifeguards who attended the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) National Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas earlier this year had the first look at the innovative new American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Manikin – Silhouette. […]
The Popular New Water Game, SKWIM Is Set To Make Waves At The Anaheim YMCA! Set to coincide with the YMCA General Assembly, an event for YMCA Professionals that occurs once every three years, SKWIM is known to be a fun and exciting water game […]
The History Timeline of Lifeguarding Not everyone has an inner Samaritan, but those who do have found magnificent ways to put their selfless spirits to work. Lifeguarding is a perfect example of this. In honor of National Lifeguard Day, we’re exploring the history of lifeguards. […]
Ultimate Recap of Lifeguard Saves This Fourth of July Near and far, this past Thursday was spent with national pride as we celebrated 243 years of independence. Whether you were watching fireworks from the comfort of your home or splashing around in the ocean, a […]
The American Red Cross on How to Celebrate the 4th of July Safely Honoring America’s birthday always calls for a celebration. Burgers are on the grill and fireworks are in the sky — summer is in full swing, so seemingly nothing could take away from […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
