Swimming: Swimming is a life skill that everyone should have. But there is more to it than just knowing basic swimming skills. It’s about being water competent. There’s a serious lifeguard shortage in the United States right now, and drownings are becoming more common. But water safety experts say there’s plenty you can do to minimize the risks involved in going for a swim. Swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped persons. It is also taught for lifesaving purposes. Swimming Safety Tips: Before Heading to the Beach or a Public Pool, Do Your Research: Many public pools and beaches will share lifeguard hours online and note if there isn’t one on duty. Check your destination’s details before heading out for a swim, and choose a site that’s guarded whenever possible, Fisher says. “ If you do go to a spot without a lifeguard, it’s better to choose a pool or beach familiar to you, where you think even the weakest swimmers in your group can wade into the water safely.” If There’s No Lifeguard on Duty, Pick the Pool Over the Ocean or Open Water: Compared with the seaside or a lake, it’s easier to spot a swimmer in distress at a pool, Fisher says. And there will
Swimming: Swimming is a life skill that everyone should have. But there is more to it than just knowing basic swimming skills. It’s about being water competent. There’s a serious lifeguard shortage inRead more