The air we breathe is vital. It gives us life and is fundamental to our survival, feeding our organs with oxygen. Breathing is also a hugely important part of swimming. It helps swimmers to relax their minds, soften their muscles and move more easily through the water. In our experience, the reason adults struggle with […]
Tag Archives: Swimming
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Oct
Oct
We clear, tighten, loosen, replace, reposition, refit and repeat several times during a lesson, dozens of times during the day and hundreds of times during the week!!! Goggles are an essential piece of kit for safe and enjoyable swimming and we are often asked by parents for advice on what type, style and brand of […]
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Jul
Jul
Some may think it silly to take a baby or toddler swimming before they are old enough to walk or properly talk. However, there are many, well researched benefits to splashing around in the water with your little one. Water stimulates the body and creates billions of new neurons in a way that is different […]
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Jun
Jun
My passion is the water and I love being in, on or around it. I am, however, very aware of the dangers of water. A person of any age can get into difficulty in the water very quickly which is why more than 400 people accidently drown in the UK and Ireland every year and […]
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May
May
As a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic and the forced closure of pools, I have had a lot of time to reflect! Last year we had planned to celebrate 10 years of Angelfish Swimmers. Sadly, this was not possible so instead, and until we can gather together to celebrate this milestone, here are some thoughts […]
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Mar
Mar
This week I visited the pool, not to swim, sadly, but to conduct our annual safety audit. As I entered the building I was overwhelmed with excitement and instantly reminded of the joy that water gives me and the love I have for swimming, teaching and Angelfish. If I’m honest though, after all this time […]
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Oct
Oct
Once your child can put their face in the water and breathe in a controlled and rhythmic way they are ready to swim independently. From this point, their stroke technique will improve and stamina will increase. If your child is nervous or worried about putting their face in the water, here are a few tips […]