Enjoy a safe, entertaining summer with these
essential swim safety tips
CHANHASSEN, Minn., May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Whether enjoying your favorite pool, lake or river
this summer, a safety-first mentality is where it begins. Life Time
(NYSE: LTH), offers several safety tips, including the most
important 25:10 rule. This means if a child can't swim a
standard 25-meter pool length without stopping, a parent or
guardian must always be within 10 feet and, preferably, be right in
the water with them.
Life Time swimming b-roll footage can be downloaded at
this link.
"Every month across our athletic country clubs, we teach more
than 30,000 people crucial swim safety skills through our swim
lessons and clinics," said Alicia
Kockler, Life Time's Senior Vice President of Kids and
Aquatics. "Among the most critical safety steps you can take are
maintaining direct eye contact with your kids at all times when
they're in the water and ensuring they've taken swim lessons."
Other key safety tips from Life Time's Swim
team include:
- Swim Lessons – Kids may start lessons as early as four
months old at Life Time. The younger they start, the more likely
they are to excel and be confident in the water. Because Life Time
pools are zero-depth entry and have in-pool benches, islands, and
floatation tools, children seamlessly move from hands-on instructor
support to independent movement as they progress. Instructors work
with each swimmer individually to help them progress when they're
ready. Learn more about Life Time's swim programs in this
article.
- Wear Bright Swimsuits – Studies find that neon and
bright-colored bathing suits are the easiest to spot in the water.
Blue and pale colors can blend in underwater.
- Not all Floatation Devices are Created Equal – Many
floatation devices won't adequately protect kids in the water. It's
critical they wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Avoid
air-filled floaties because, if they happen to pop, they may fill
with water.
- Maintain a 1:3 Ratio of Guardians to Swimmers – An adult
should monitor no more than three swimmers at one time. Being able
to observe and keep constant contact with all swimmers is
critical.
- Get CPR Certified – This skill can save a life in an
emergency. All Life Time aquatics team members and lifeguards are
CPR certified.
- Take a Break Every Two Hours – Take set times to rest,
rehydrate and reapply sunscreen before returning to the water.
Life Time is gearing up for another busy pool season at its more
than 170 athletic country clubs across North America. With more than 500 outdoor and
indoor pools and 30+ years of aquatics expertise, the Company
certifies more lifeguards than any other business through StarGuard
ELITE.
When swim time is over, kids and families can extend their fun
for the entire summer with Kids studio classes, music, art, Parents
Night Out, Kids Camps and much more. Additional information about
Life Time's Kids and Aquatics programs is available
here.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE:
LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its
portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs across the
United States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer
also delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and
information via its complimentary Life Time app. The Company's
healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities
and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is
supported by a team of more than 39,000 dedicated professionals. In
addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through
its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic
athletic events in the country.
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