Remember being a kid and getting mad when the mean ol’ grown ups would kick you out of the swimming pool during a thunderstorm? Well, in Orlando, it was an every day occurrence. Turns out, those grown ups knew what they were talking about. When you see lightning, you need to get your butt out [...]
As the weather warms up in Orlando, many are starting to feel the itch to get back in their swimming pool. And as swim season approaches, there’s a new batch of kids ready to learn to swim. Swim lessons are not only fun for children, they are also crucial when it comes to general swimming [...]
We’re bringing back a feature we introduced last year where we answer questions we’re asked in our email.We were recently asked, “What happens if someone vomits in a swimming pool?” And here’s the answer: Vomiting in a pool is actually very common, and it’s usually a result of swallowing too much pool water. If the [...]
Swimming is considered a low-impact sport that doesn’t present as many acute injuries as the strains and sprains common among football and basketball players. But swimmers are by no means immune to injury. Dara Torres has undergone three shoulder surgeries and a hernia repair, and has knee surgery scheduled for later this year. Early in [...]
Owning a swimming pool in Orlando means having great risks associated with it. One of the first things you should learn when owning a swimming pool is CPR, and luckily, there are courses available in the Lake Nona area. I am a certified lifeguard, but if you don’t practice, you tend to forget the steps [...]
Even though the weather is cooling off, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of safety concerns around a swimming pool. Here are 10 tips for swimming pool safety. If your child is missing, check the pool first. If the unthinkable has happened every second counts. If you’re little one already knows how to swim [...]
