Train to become a lifeguard?

Question

I want to be a lifeguard this summer and I have signed up for the certification class and everything. I saw that there is a swimming test so today I went to the pool to swim some laps. I thought I was in pretty good shape, but I thought wrong because it is hard! So, I am wondering if anyone has any good tips, training programs, or knows a good website because I want to build me endurance and be a better, stronger swimmer.

Answer 1

honestly,if you're just training for a guard class, i wouldnt waste your time with special training. the best thing you can do is build your way up in the number of laps you do every day to condition yourself. but push yourself as much as possible, you have to get our of your comfort zone.

Answer 2

i say that you should call some one and ask how soon you can become a lifegaurd or like go to six flags andd ask them if you can train there you would only have to pay like 50$ a month but it depends on how many months you want to be there

well if you have any more questions just put them on here and i will answer them

buh-bey!!!!(=

Answer 3

Well, there are numerous resources regarding strength and endurance training for swimming on the web. You may want to take a look at:

http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/swimming...

http://swimming.about.com/

http://www.netfit.co.uk/swimming-web.htm

Depending on how much time you have before the certification course, you could easily increase your strength and endurance following some of the advice presented, especially the training circuit advised in the last link.

When I went for my own combined Bronze Cross and NLS (National Lifeguard Service) certification here in Canada, I was already fairly fit, and I started training for it about four weeks out, going to the pool three times a week.  My circuit training consisted of swimming for 150m, getting out on to the deck and doing 40 pushups, and then getting back in. Repeat 4x for a total of 600m and 160 pushups. Almost died the first time I tried it, but by the time I actually took the course, the endurance swim came easily.

Summary: There are a great many land-based training options for you to persue, but personal experience says persevere at swimming laps for the best outcome. Start off slow and with plenty of time to build up endurance.

Answer 4

i was in the same position you were before i took my class. i just tryed to get in the pool as much as i could before the class and when i took the test i wasnt very fast but i made it through. really try to work on leg and arm strengnth because lifting all those people out of the water gets extremely tiring so wieght training is also a good idea but remember muscle doesnt float. if you want watch the movie The Guardian it got me pumped before class and when i talked to other students it got them pumped too!  

just keep pushing in the water. when you get that tired your endurance builds quick so dont worry about it!