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Infant Swim Lessons from SwimJim in New York and Texas
Why Infant Swim Lessons? It’s up there on every parent’s list of fears: what if my baby drowns? We watch them around any body of water, no matter how small, and many of us don’t even consider taking them to … Read More
Best Swimming Holes in Texas
As the fourth hottest state in the US, Texas can boast sweltering temperatures throughout a decent portion of the year. Find reprieve from the heat at these 5 best places to swim in Texas. 1. Barton Springs Pool As one … Read More
Just Keep Swimming! A Collection of Relatable Swimming Memes
Swimming. It’s something most of us love right from the start. Babies often seem to love the water. Maybe it’s because they’re used to it after floating in fluid for nine months, or maybe there’s just something in our … Read More
11 Classic Songs About Swimming
“Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…” A catchy reminder from a beloved Disney character sings. And no wonder; swimming, being in the water and experiencing that delightful dance, is a feeling that most people love. Consequently, there are some really wonderful … Read More
Top 10 Swimming Movies
Whether you want a movie that will make you laugh, cry, think, or a combination of all three, you’ll find swimming movies you’ll love on this top 10 list. Share the list with your friends and sign up for swimming … Read More
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Go Swimming During a Thunderstorm
You’ve probably heard the advice that swimming during a thunderstorm is dangerous. Maybe you’ve wondered just how dangerous it is. Should you listen to that advice? We’ll help you understand the science behind the danger, and why “don’t swim during … Read More
9 Developmental Benefits of Swimming for Babies
Swimming is not only a fun activity for babies and toddlers, but it provides many physical, emotional, and social benefits. At SwimJim, we offer swimming lessons that will stimulate your little one’s development, giving them a happy and healthy start … Read More
Swimming for Weight Loss and How to Get Started
Certain types of exercise are better than others at helping you achieve some of these goals, but few types of exercise actually give you all of those benefits. Common fitness goals for most people usually include: Losing weight Increasing endurance … Read More
Do You Experience Exercise-Induced Asthma? Try Swimming!
If you have poor workout performance or a cough and wheeze for up to a half hour afterward, you may have exercise-induced asthma. Experiencing these and other symptoms of this common ailment can have a drastic, negative effect on a … Read More