Being part of a training group or class at your local gym is lots of fun! Great music, awesome instructors and a nice sweat are the highlights. Imagine all of those things but in a pool! Vertical Water Training (VWT) or AquaFit is not your typical fitness class. They give everyone the benefits of conventional […]
What should you put in your first aid or ultimate emergency kit? AquaMobile answers this question with our list of essentials below! #1 Ultimate Emergency Kit Item: Backpack A backpack is essential to having the perfect emergency kit? Where else can you store the rest of your kit? Be sure to have one that is big enough […]
A dip in the pool feels great and the question is why? Why does your mind feel refreshed after a swimming lesson? How does swimming affect your mental health? Research demonstrates that exercise positively impacts our mental health. So let’s dive into the world of neuroscience and find out why our brains love swimming as […]
What are the differences between saltwater and chlorine pools? Is one better than the other? Let’s review the pros and cons of each so you can decide for yourself! Salt Water Pool Saltwater pools differ from chlorine ones for a variety of reasons. Time to discuss the pros and cons of choosing this type of […]
Are you looking for fun things to do in Melbourne, Australia with your family this summer? Well, we have compiled a list for you! Funfields Amusement Park Head on over to this amazing destination on a hot and sunny day! The park has an extensive selection of refreshing water activities to cool down from the […]
Swimming is an important skill that all children should learn. We have all seen videos of newborn babies swimming underwater. So when should you take your baby to the pool and when is it safe to dunk a baby underwater? Let us answer that for you! There are many different types of swimming lessons on […]
Children and adults on the autism spectrum have difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of the senses may be over or under-sensitive (or both) (The National Autistic Society). Using sensory toys during pool therapy is an important part of teaching children with ASD how to stay safe. All children love playing with toys in the […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social interaction, confidence, and independence in children with ASD (Kumar et al., 2014). Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of death in autism. Autism and drowning has been studied to uncover why […]
Children with autism are naturally drawn to water. The sparkling, flowing liquid captures their interest. After all, what’s better than sitting on the beach or poolside on a hot summer’s day? What we still might wonder is “why are children with autism obsessed with water?” Watching it, touching it and drinking it are even included! […]
