Protecting your children against drowning is not difficult. Your primary responsibility to keep them safe is simply to supervise them; whether in the pool or the bathtub.

You only have to remember one thing: ALWAYS SUPERVISE YOUR CHILD AROUND IN AND AROUND WATER!.

Put your phone down.

Put your book down.

Face the water instead of the sun or your friends.

Give your child 100% of your attention.

If you,...

The terms “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning” (also called submersion injuries) are often used interchangeably — even by some experts — but they’re actually different conditions, says Mark R. Zonfrillo, M.D., MSCE, attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

In dry drowning, someone takes in a small amount of water through his or her nose and/or mouth, and it causes a spasm...

Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm’s reach to provide active supervision. We know it’s hard to get everything done without a little multitasking, but this is the time to avoid distractions of any kind. If children are near water, then they should be the only thing on your mind. Small children can drown in as little as one inch of water.

When there are several adults present and children...

Who doesn’t want to look incredibly intriguing and become the center of attraction with a great figure while on the beach? Flaunt your fit frames and great beach body which you have worked hard to get! What is so bad about desiring to look great? And besides looking great, how about feeling great too? Swimming is a great way to work your body and mind and the results give you a sense of self-confidence. What if you are not an accomplished...

Swimming lessons for children with special needs are beneficial not only for their physical health but also to improve their behavioral and mental health. It helps them to obtain good stamina, muscle strength, better behavioral conditioning, body flexibility, better self-control, coordination, etc. Moreover, spending time in the water keeps the children relaxed and calm, hence they are motivated to spend more time in the water, which further...

Drowning is one of the major causes of death among all ages people, especially kids, and teens. Not to speak of swimming pools, infants or toddlers may drown even in bathtubs or buckets. Approx 1,500 kids and teens die every year in the US due to drowning. Most of the departed souls were either having fun swimming, boating or just playing in or around the water.

However, we all can prevent or diminish the risk of drowning if we are a...

Sure it’s cold! And yes it is a pain to get everyone bundled up to go outside. But it is warm in the gym and especially in the pool area. And the water is at least 85 degrees in our pool facilities. Here are some great reasons to keep swimming over the winter at Hudson Valley Swim

We all know how important exercise is for a healthy mind and body. While there are many ways to exercise, swimming is widely known as one of the best and is also a lot of fun while working out.

Nothing can be more energizing and refreshing in hot summers than swimming in a cool pool while enjoying the warmth of the sun. Swimming is an exercise, a meditation and a sport that can benefit you in all the possible ways and make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated at the same time. It is equally important for the kids, teenagers, youths and adults as water knows no age bars, but it is better to learn swimming at an early age, so that the...

There is no better way to beat the heat of the summer than by spending it in the water. Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by all ages at any time of the year; but of course summer is the best. But please…..keep safety in mind!