Wondering what the best thing to eat before a morning workout is? Well, what you eat is as important as when you eat. Whether you swim daily in the mornings for exercise or you swim competitively, it’s important to start your day right. A big part of that is what you chose to fuel your […]

Sport touches many aspects of peoples’ lives — their health and well-being, their social networks, their sense of social connectedness. Organized sport can help children and adults alike grow, giving them a sense of achievement while building teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communications skills. Sport also enables us to channel our energy, competitiveness and aggression […]

Swimming is a popular sport around the world. These are high-income countries where swimming is widely popular amongst the population, in list form by continent.     Swimming is popular around the world, let’s take a macro view by continent: 1) North America United States The United States has won 462 Titles in international swimming […]

Often characterized as “The Dolphin Tail,” Michael Burrows is a Queensland native and swim instructor for over six years. He was a swimmer growing up and fell into swimming again later in his life – literally! Michael had an accident while sky-diving – he landed in a tree, causing a compound fracture of his left […]

Ever thought of jumping in ice water in the middle of Winter? That’s probably a no and that’s totally understandable. But, once a year, countries all around the world take part in a custom called the “Polar Bear Plunge”. A large crowd of people come together as a form of celebration and usually a way to raise money […]

Swimming is popular around the world, but in which countries is it the most popular? Have you ever wondered why swimming is popular in those countries and not others? What does access to swim education mean? When we take a look at the swimming world abroad, you’ll see a correlation between the wealth of a […]

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, affecting about one third of the population worldwide. People often say that exercise is the best medicine — but how does it work? In our Science Talks series, we will be delving into research-based evidence that shows how swimming can improve both your physical and mental […]

Meet one of AquaMobile’s top swim instructors, Cheyenne Washburn. Located in Florida, Cheyenne has been teaching swimming for more than four years. Fun fact: she is not only passionate about swimming – she can also play six different instruments and speak German! I was able to chat with Cheyenne to learn a bit more about her […]

Are swimming lessons tax deductible? Not yet. Hopefully soon. On July 25, 2018 the House of Representatives approved The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. A bill introduced in March of 2018, in hopes of making a more active lifestyle accessible to youth. A correlation between rising costs of activity and declining youth participation numbers inspired the PHIT […]

Swimming lessons can be very beneficial for children with autism. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. Not only is swimming a form of therapy and drowning prevention but it is also great for  socialization. This is a life skill that everyone should learn – not […]