One of the key advantages to a FitClub membership is being able to enjoy the water all year long. Whether swimming is your favorite form of cardio, you enjoy relaxing in the hot tub, or you look forward to swimming with your kids as the snow falls outside, FitClub wants you to have safe water workouts every time you’re at FitClub.

Image

• Limit your time in the hot tub. A relaxing post-workout dip in the hot tub can relax tight muscles, but don’t linger too long. Too long in the hot tub can exacerbate heart conditions, lead to dizziness, and cause dehydration. FitClub recommends no more than 10 minutes in the hot tub to avoid dangerous adverse effects. Stay hydrated before, during and after your short hot tub dip and if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or nauseous, cautiously exit the hot tub immediately.


• Avoid using the pools and hot tubs if you have any open sores. FitClub’s pools and hot tubs should be an enjoyable and safe experience for all. If you have any open sores, medical conditions, or illnesses, please refrain from using the aquatic facilities until you are healthy. Waiting until open sores have healed to use the pools and hot tubs doesn’t just protect other FitClub members, it also reduces your own chances of irritation and infection. When in doubt, wait before using the hot tubs and pools to protect your skin!


• Shower, soap, and then swim. The pre-swim shower may be more important than you think! A pre-swim soapy shower limits impurities, germs, and waterborne illnesses from even entering the aquatic facilities. While the pools are maintained by FitClub to protect swimmers, showering before swimming goes a long way in helping to keep the pools clean.


• Use caution when walking in the pool area. The floors surrounding the pools are wet, and can sometimes be slick. When entering and exiting the pool be mindful of the wet floors and use extreme caution. Never run in the pool area and be sure that children understand the importance of slowly walking on the wet surfaces.


• Hydrate! Even though you may not notice that you’re working up a sweat when you’re swimming laps or spending a few minutes in the hot tub, your body is working hard. Don’t forget to hydrate before entering the pool, just like you would before a run on the treadmill. Fuel yourself with water and healthy foods to stay safe and receive the maximum benefits of your pool workout.

Taking the time to read FitClub’s pool and hot tub rules will keep us all safer and healthier this year! Have questions about water safety for FitClub? Leave your question in the comments for FitClub!