Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
How to Train for a Chin-Up
At One with the Water, we don’t just offer premium swim lessons. As a strength and conditioning coach, it’s no secret that Coach Rippetoe uses the Starting Strength method to make you stronger - it’s all about getting under the bar. We’ve talked about it here, here,...
Swimming with ADHD: Part 2
(Go here to read part one.) The cognitive and social benefits of swimming for children with ADHD are closely tied to the physical effects, but are worth discussing on their own. They include increased concentration, a calming effect, a positive form of structure and...
Swimming with ADD/ADHD
My oldest child has ADHD. As a parent learning to navigate all that comes with that diagnosis, from nutritional strategies to potential medication choices, one thing has stood from out the beginning. Regardless of the path we choose, natural medicine versus...
Are you choosing the best swim program for your child?
We talk a lot about the importance of swim lessons for children and adults of all ages, but sometimes choosing the correct program can seem daunting. So we’ve got four very important things to look for when choosing the best swim program for you or your child....
Overcome Fear Using the Growth Mindset
Over the last decade, on average, ten people drowned every day. Eight of those ten victims were adults. When you factor in the statistics reported by Psychology Today, that two-thirds of Americans are afraid of open bodies of water, and 46% are afraid of the deep end...
Three Reasons You Need Adult Swim Lessons
I started something new at the age of 39. Now, I already know how to swim, so it wasn’t that. (It was martial arts, in case you are interested.) I signed up for Tai Kwan Do with my children, who’ve been doing it for a while now. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for...
The Power of a Growth Mindset
We talk a lot about the power of a growth mindset at One with the Water. Truthfully, though, we can't emphasize it enough. “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just...
New Grants Awarded
It’s been low key around here because we've been so busy this summer! That is a good thing though, and we want to let you know some of the big moments we had in June. Coast to Coast First, on June 3, One with the Water was a proud participant of Coast to Coast Swim,...
5 Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer swim season is here, and with it comes just a few things we all dread - like perpetually wet towels, losing our bathing suit off the diving board, and of course, swimmer’s ear. While I can’t really help you with the diving board dilemma, I can give you a few...
Best Life Hacks For Swimmers
Life hacks for swimmers. We scoured the internet looking for the best life hacks for swimmers, and it all boils down to this. Dry your stuff out completely between swims - suit, towel, cap, all of it. Don’t put your suit in a washing machine. That’s it. That’s all I...