Ready For Action

The Lifeguard and Lifesaver Fitness Challenge

Lifeguards, lifesavers, competitors are you ready to get back into action?

We want to help you to look after number one. If you are fit and healthy you will be a better version of yourself, you will be prepared to help everyone across the UK enjoy water safely and you will be prepared to smash your own personal goals. We have the answer – Ready For Action is a fitness challenge to get you back to your physical best.

The Challenge

Running from 1 February until 30 April you have three distances to choose from. Run, Walk, Cycle or even Crawl. Submit your results on this page. Read more

You’re part of something bigger

Conquering the distance around the UK and Ireland. This is an individual challenge but as RLSS UK and Ireland is a family, we will also be working toward a bigger challenge that you can contribute to. Read more

Go the Extra Mile

Can you raise £1 for every mile. When completing your challenge, can you raise vital funds to help us educate and train children that haven’t been able to access water safety training? All money raised will be distributed to local communities. Read more

Submit Your Challenge Results

Additional Exercises

Being ready for action as a lifeguard and lifesaver requires more than cardio. We have even more tips and exercises for getting into shape. Read more

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