Don’t leave it too late: Train smarter not harder
Nick has crunched the numbers and can tell you why pro athletes are smarter in their injury prevention and spend less time in recovery than amateurs.
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Video Lessons
Core strength: You can’t fire a cannon from a row boat
Learn why core stability is the key to any sport or activity, especially swimming. It’s the set of muscles that give you the nice firm platform to work off.
How to swim train through a shoulder injury
Learn how using a pull buoy is a great way to reduce the stress on the shoulders allowing you to continue swim training through a shoulder injury.
Managing cold water swimming injuries
The cold can play havoc with your muscles. Learn how to best manage cold water swimming injuries with advice given to professional ironman athletes.
How to recover from an event for ongoing success
Learn how the actions of an athlete straight after a race and the days after has a large bearing on how they will recover and be ready for their next event.
Do I have swimmers shoulder? How to diagnose your shoulder injury
Swimmers shoulder is inflammation in the tendons of the muscles you use to swim and the most common reasons why swimmers shoulder occurs is poor technique and fatigue.
Why you shouldn’t self-diagnose your injuries
If you think that previous athletic experience is more important than knowledge when it comes to injury rehab and performance then think again.
What do I need to coach aquatic activities?
Minimum Cert II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)/Bronze Medallion
First Aid and CPR Certificates
Public Liability and Personal Indemnity Insurance over and above your fitness trainer insurance
Membership of an industry body (i.e. Fitness Australia/ASCTA)
Rescue equipment (i.e. rescue tube/board)
Council permit (if required)
Lifeguards on patrol
Maintain safe instructor/participant water safety ratios
Further information
- The Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
- Want to become an ocean fitness instructor? Contact us (Licences available)
- Need lifesaving qualifications? Join your local surf club or enquire at Surf Life Saving Australia/New Zealand
