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Keep Your Head Above Water

Summer is in full swing and few things can relieve that unbearable humidity like taking a relaxing dip in the pool. Of course, those of you with children should take safety precautions to avoid an accidental drowning. Remember, drowning is the second-leading cause of injuryrelated deaths among children under the age of 15, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here are a few tips provided by the American Red Cross.

• Make sure children are supervised at all times when he/she is swimming.

• Consider enclosing the pool completely with a 4-foot-high fence or barrier with a self-closing gate.

• Keep basic lifesaving equipment by the pool such as poles, ropes, and personal flotation devices.

• Keep toys away from the pool when not in use because they attract young children to the pool.

• Establish and reinforce firm rules such as “no diving,” “no running,” and “always swim with a buddy.”

• Consider having your family members take water safety, first aid, and CPR courses. ■

FAST FACTS:

Drowning deaths: Between 2007 and 2009, an average of 390 children ages 0–14 drowned each year in the U.S.

Keep yourself grounded: Roughly 58 percent of fatalities occur in in-ground pools.

Where Florida ranks: In Florida, the number of drowning deaths among children ages 5 and under is more than double the national average.

Sources: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/News-Releases/2012/New-CPSC-Data-ShowChild-Drownings-In-Pools-and-Spas-Still-A-Leading-Cause-of-Death/; http://www.doh.state. fl.us/family/childhealth/childreport/hi/hi7/drown.html

ARE YOU FASTER THAN A CELEBRITY?

Famous celebrities who have completed triathlons:

Actress/Singer Jennifer Lopez (Time — 2:23:38)

Actor Matthew McConaughey (Time — 1:43:48)

Television Host Chris Harrison (Time — 2:03:45)

Actress Teri Hatcher (Time — 2:06:50)

Actor Mario Lopez (Time — 2:03:17)

Source: http://www.menshealth.com/ fitness/triathlon/celebrity-triathletes

OFFICE WORKOUTS: IT’S NOT A STRETCH

June is National Employee Wellness Month. With that said, here are some important tips provided by the Mayo Clinic that you can integrate into your workday to stay fit and trim.

• Walk or bike to work. If that is impractical, then park your vehicle at the far end of the parking lot.

• Try standing more often because you will burn more calories than sitting. Consider standing while talking on the phone, or better yet, use a standing workstation. If you need to ask a coworker something, walk to his or her desk instead of calling on the phone.

• Instead of eating donuts in the lounge, walk around the office or engage in gentle stretching.

• Encourage your coworkers to quit spending their lunch hour going out to eat and organize a lunchtime walking group. This way, you can burn calories while getting to know your coworkers on a more personal level.

• Consider sitting on a stability ball instead of in a traditional office chair. This will help improve your balance and core muscles.

Triple threat

Competing in triathlons is an adrenaline-pumping way to get in shape and improve your health. The 26th annual Central Florida Triathlon Series will be held June 8th at Waterfront Park in Clermont.

Competitors will swim a .25mile course in Lake Minneola, bike for 10 miles around Lake Minneola, and then run a 3.1-mile course through the residential streets of Clermont and segments of the South Lake Trail. This popular event begins at 7:30a.m. and concludes with an awards ceremony.

For more information, call Sommer Sports at 352.394.1320.