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 the […]

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; […]

One of the biggest decisions a parent will make when transitioning back to work is choosing the best child care centre for their child.  Choosing a day care centre can be an emotional and difficult experience for many families. It is hard to believe your little one will soon be out of the house and […]

So you’re ready to start swimming with your baby and you probably have many questions. While some might’ve been addressed in this article, there are still other things to consider, like the physical aspect. How do you hold your baby? Which position should your baby be in? Even if you’re starting lessons with an instructor you […]