Introduction

A different form of movement… A full body workout… Fun and entertaining… Recommended for Rehabilitation… A learning curve…

Swimming is a different experience for everyone.  Whatever your reason for learning to swim, know that learning to swim is going to change your life!

Swimming is learning to listen to your body, teaching you to breathe correctly so that all the other sports can be enjoyed without stitches or cramps.  With the correct breathing techniques, we strengthen the respiratory system, and by taking in more air, (deeper breaths) the increased airflow will help to oxygenate our muscles and our brains. Correct breathing is what “oils” the working mechanisms in the body.

Swimming teaches us how to balance our bodies and to coordinate the movements of our limbs. It develops core strength.

Swimming is a different form of movement from being on “terra firma” as opposed to being suspended in water, where the water helps to support your body.

Swimming is about skill development, and making the most of movement without causing stress to our bodies. You will be told that swimming is good for you as it is the only sport that exercises every muscle in your body, but learning to swim takes time, patience, repetition, and resolve!

We relax more in the water, which means that we reduce our stress levels and swimming is known to encourage a more restful sleep.

Why does it take some people so long to learn to swim?

Fear is a huge factor, and reducing the fear can take time.  Some suffer with claustrophobia and find it difficult to immerse their heads in water.

Weak muscle strength affects the ability to “hold a position” in the water. Exercises to increase the core strength will be recommended.

Lack of coordination of the limbs will improve with stronger core strength.

Not attending lessons regularly will impact the developing of the necessary skills.

Learning to swim means that you reduce your risk of an accident in and around water and it will also enable you to save a life!