Since the 1800s, lifeguards have been safeguarding the lives and safety of people when swimming first gained popularity as a recreational activity. Based on the data provided by the International Lifesaving Federation, 1.2 million people around the world die drowning every year. The…
Has the thought that “the lifeguards are a waste of resources as they merely sit on their chairs doing nothing” ever crossed your mind? If that’s the case, here are some facts that might change your mind about the importance of a lifeguard…
A study found kids 4 and below who had taken swimming lessons showed a reduced risk of drowning by 88% and participating in swim lessons at a young age can prevent or overcome fear of the water. A strong swimming foundation will build…
Does your hair feel dry after your swim, even after washing it under the tap? This is due to the chlorine in the swimming pool which removes the sebum from your hair. Sebum is essential for beautiful, glossy hair as it protects your…
It’s warm and humid outside and nothing feels better than going for a swim to escape the heat. But you have poor eyesight and it irks you that you cannot wear your spectacles into the water. Aha! You’ve decided to put on your…
SwimSafer is a national water safety programme that draws on elements of the National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) and Learn-to-swim (LTS) programme. Introduced in July 2010 by the National Water Safety Council (NWSC), it aims to progressively teach children swimming and water survival…
Yearning for those long, sexy legs but hating the gym that is overflowing with testosterone? Here is a 30 minutes swimming workout that will help you to burn those fats in the thighs and tone your legs! Workout Warm-Up 100m Freestyle swims at…