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 […]

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 […]

Competitive swimmers typically train twice a day, six days a week. Swimmers live and breathe swimming, but it’s not just the intensive training that makes it one of the hardest sports. Swimming, one of the hardest sports? A lot of you reading this might be vehemently disagreeing – or at least skeptical. In the sports […]

Ever climb out of the pool after swimming some laps only to find yourself experiencing a terrible headache? Maybe you even get the headaches while you’re swimming. Swimmers’ headaches can develop due to a number of reasons, ranging from the type of goggles and swim caps you’re wearing, to exertion, a lack of oxygen or […]

What is the Best Age to Teach a Child to Swim? The question often asked after “When is the earliest my child can take swimming lessons?” is usually, “What is the best age to teach a child to swim?”. Exposure to water and building water confidence can be done as early as three months. This […]

Swimming benefits children greatly as they begin to develop. These developmental benefits are mental and social. Not only is swimming therapeutic, it builds a sense of self and confidence. It teaches children persistence,  perseverance and social values. Additionally important is the development of a healthy attitude towards health and fitness.   What are the swimming […]

Swimming goggles are extremely common for kids and adults alike. Goggles let your kids play underwater for extended periods of time, they can practice and play without irritating their eyes. It’s important to know what to look for when choosing kids swimming goggles. It may surprise many parents to learn that the decision to have […]

Want to tone your stomach the fun way? Swimming around will always be more appealing than doing crunches on the floor. So trade your runners for your swimsuit. Swimming is such an awesome form of exercise because it’s a full body workout that doesn’t make you feel like you’re working out. Learn what makes swimming […]

We’ve been writing about the benefits of swimming on fitness for a while now, we’ve gone over which stroke is the best for burning the most calories as well as the physical, emotional and mental benefits that come with swimming. In this article we’ll do a deeper dive into the science of swimming for weight […]

Swimming is a great way to not only get into shape, but to stay in shape. If you’re looking for an intensive workout that’s easy on your joints – look no further than the pool. This exercise offers a myriad of physical and emotional benefits in contrast to it’s land compeers. There are four main competitive swimming strokes; […]