Did you know that the popular pool noodle that is now the staple of pools, docks, and beaches everywhere was not even originally designed for the pool? Over 30 years ago, a backer rod manufacturer had the bright idea of using the polyethylene foam rods for swimming, rather than for sealing expansion joints in high […]
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Regular aquatic exercise has positive benefits to your health. Your swimsuit, on the other hand, takes a toll from constant chlorine exposure and absorption. By the end of the season, you find yourself with a collection of nearly useless, faded, and elastic-free swimsuits. However, H20 Wear has changed the aquatic game with guaranteed chlorine-resistant […]
One of the very first skills a beginning swimmer learns is floating. For many first-timers, it can be a frustrating task, but as the foundation of all water activities, it soon becomes second nature and even relaxing. In fact, when performed in a “float tank,” floating has proven to reduce stress and physical pain. However, […]
Do you spend time by the pool? Or maybe you and your family frequent the beach on the weekends? On the other hand, maybe you actively avoid the beach and never go near the water. Either way, it is crucial that every member of your family know how to swim. The ability to swim could […]
According to the CDC, about one in five people who die from drowning are children ages 14 and younger. Additionally, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. As an organization founded with the sole priority of reducing drowning and saving lives through comprehensive education and training, […]
Jill and Robbin White founded the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) with the mission to reduce drowning and save lives by providing aquatic safety training through a network of friendly, knowledgeable aquatic professionals. One of the many ways SAI has done exactly that is collaborating with the USA Swimming Foundation, USA Swimming, and the Aquatic Therapy […]
Jill and Robin White were the proprietors of several aquatic facilities across the United States in the late 1990s and had developed their own training systems for a management services firm they operated. The greatest health risk facing users of an aquatic facility is drowning, so the Whites filled a void in the lifeguard and […]
Arthritis is an affliction often associated with old age, but in reality it can impact individuals across generational boundaries. According to the CDC, there are an estimated 294,000 children under the age of 18 suffering from some form of arthritis, while an estimated 62% of adults with arthritis are under the age of 65. There […]
When Nekdoodle® is not making a splash in the pool, they are likely to be found making a splash in the community! Nekdoodle’s next exhibition will be featured at the BIGGEST Asparagus Festival in the West. Be sure to invite your friends and family to join Nekdoodle® in celebrating spring’s first green vegetable in the […]
Spring is the season of flowers, fresh air, and of course, water sports! Whether you are on a board, on a boat, or diving into the water head first, having your Nekdoodle® handy is a must. With its wide range of uses, the Nekdoodle® introduces an additional element of fun and protects your safety, allowing […]