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Pre-natal Swimming, part one
Get exercise and go weightless! As swim instructor and five months pregnant with my first child I have found that being in the water has incredible benefits for not only me but my baby as well. The added weight and … Read More
Swine flu, like the avian flu in 2006, has gained a lot of press as it quickly spread throughout the developing and emerging world. The imagery of large crowds wearing surgical masks and wholesale slaughter of entire livestock populations adds … Read More
Water Safety Rules
Safety Rules 1. Take swim lessons. 2. Never swim alone. 3. Swim only where there is qualified supervision. A supervisor should know: a. CPR b. First Aid c. Rescue procedures d. Have a cordless phone poolside. 4. Never leave toys … Read More
Helpful Hints for Having a Successful Infant Swim Class
Demonstrate: Your instructor will show you what to do. Make sure you understand completely before trying it yourself. Doing it wrong can do more harm than good. Repetition: Do it over and over again. You will get tired and possibly … Read More
We’re Now a Make A Splash Local Partner!
we’re now a local partner of USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash program, http://tinyurl.com/ddl9mn
A Balanced Body
Ever wonder about what some of the details are that the SwimJim staff is teaching your children? This post will give you an insight to the MO of the Swim Jim program… Balance in the water is a tricky endeavor. … Read More
Helpful Hints for Having a Good Swimming Class
GROUP praise gives encouragement. Group response serves as reinforcement and helps parents as well as the babies. It makes them feel as if they have really done a great thing — after all, this many people can’t be wrong! Your … Read More
A day in the water with Will
Although a large part of my job is managing pools around Manhattan, training new instructors how to use our methodology to be the best they can be in the water with the wonderful kids we have the privilege of teaching … Read More