Health Tips for Lifeguards on the Coronavirus With new cases of the Coronavirus every day, it’s important that lifeguards are fully equipped to deal with anything and everything that could mean for our beaches. As of now, many public beaches are remaining open, which means […]
How Lifeguards Can Practice Good Hygiene Good hygiene is one thing, but good hygiene as a lifeguard? Totally different story! Think of lifeguards as nurses of the ocean. They come into contact with all kinds of situations that could threaten their health or the health […]
Lifeguards Go Coo Coo For Coconut Water! Lifeguards have been discovering the much talked about benefits of Coconut Water. Coconut water is nature’s Gatorade without the processed sugar, and so much more… Coconut water is ideal for lifeguards for its natural hydrating properties being a […]
Could Chlorine Ever Be Bad for You? Most of us can recognize the smell of chlorine from a mile away. On one hand, it resurrects memories from childhood—splashing around in the pool and playing “Marco Polo!” On the other hand, you can’t help but wonder […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hit the Breaks: How to Best Spend Your Break as a Lifeguard Avoiding physical and mental fatigue is one of the many reasons why lifeguards should be taking frequent breaks throughout the day. According to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual, “lifeguards should take a […]
