Summertime Activities: Swimming Tips & Tricks

 


It's summertime! Time for sun, heat, and cranking up the air conditioning. We've all probably been swimming at some point in our lives.  However, it's always nice to have a refresher on how to be safe and smart when you go swimming, because we all go swimming to exercise and cool off in the summer heat.

With the heat and temperature outside rising, it's important to be prepared for when you go swimming next. 

Before you go, look at the forecast.  Sometimes there are thunderstorms, which can make swimming dangerous.  If you're going on a day where there's going to be lightning, BE CAREFUL or don't go! Just know that in a public pool, you will be asked to leave the water by lifeguards.

Bring sunscreen.  Even if it's going to be "cool" outside.  The sun doesn't go away.  Nothing is more depressing than getting a sunburn and having to reapply aloe vera every so often.  Also, when tanning, BE CAREFUL! If you tan too much, you could get skin cancer, which is not good

Go swimming with a buddy.  Disability or not, if you go swimming without supervision and you might drown.  You don't want that. 

If you aren't good at swimming and are comfortable with floating in a certain height in the pool, stick to it.  If you struggle with floating, don't be ashamed, you can wear floaties and/or a life-vest.

If someone at the pool stops breathing or acting abnormal, call 9-1-1 if it's an emergency or grab a lifeguard who will know what to do.  

Bring a bottle of water with you.  Like I said, it can be very hot outside, as I mentioned. If you're feeling extra hot, bring a small portable fan with you to cool you off.

Swimming can be very therapeutic, especially when you're on the autism spectrum.  If you have kids with autism, try taking them swimming and introduce them to the kids in the pool.


 Any other tips and tricks? Comment below!

Have fun! Be safe! Put on your sunscreen and enjoy your summer!!

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