Whether you’re looking to improve or refine your swim skills, meet your health and fitness goals, or simply want to take swimming more seriously, lap swimming is the way to go. If you know any seasoned swimmers who have swum competitively, you may have heard an anecdotal complaint about lap drills. But don’t let laps’ […]
How Swimming Benefits Your Circulatory System
The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system is just one of the major organ systems that regulate our bodies. All of these systems have very specific functions yet, they can’t function independently. Working in tandem, they rely on one another. The circulatory system includes the heart (cardiovascular); lungs (pulmonary); arteries, veins, coronary and portal vessels (systemic). Its main […]
Swim Instructor Spotlight: Michael Burrows
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 […]
Science Talks: Anxiety – Five Ways How Swimming Can Help
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, affecting about one thor d of the population worldwide. People often say 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 your physical and mental well-being. […]
Swim Instructor Spotlight: Cheyenne Washburn
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 […]
Swimming vs Yoga: The Benefits and Differences Between Yoga or Swimming
Swimming vs yoga? You may be wondering what the differences are – if you don’t have time for both, we’ll give you the lo-down to help you choose which one is the right one for you! Exercise is a great form of self-care, even though at times it may seem daunting or impossible to schedule […]
How to Teach Autistic Children to Swim
Teaching a child with autism how to swim can be tricky. Through consistency, patience and qualified swimming instruction, swimming can be fun. Having a properly trained instructor is key for children with autism. According to the National Autism Association, between 2009 and 2011, 91% of drowning incidents in the US involved children with autism. Water […]
Vertical Water Training: AquaFit is Your Next Best Workout Program
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 […]
Eat. Sleep. Swim?: The Science Behind How Swimming Can Improve Mental Health
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 […]