Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
Stephanie’s Day – An Autism Resources Fair
At One with the Water, we are passionate about ensuring equality of access and opportunity for athletes with special needs. The health benefits of swimming for individuals of all abilities have been well-documented, both here and elsewhere. And the research is clear...
4 Essential Skills for Water Safety
Summer is almost here, and with over 75 miles of coastline and close to 50,000 pools in LA county, it’s time to talk about kids and water safety. Statistically, drowning is still the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 14, and accounts for 20%...
4 Sunscreen Myths and the Rules to Follow Instead
It’s unreasonably hot in my neck of the woods, and today I noticed I was sporting the beginning of a flip-flop tan. So in honor of record-high temps, the approaching summer, and all my water lovers, it’s time for the annual sunscreen blog post. So pay attention to...
The Effects of Aquatic Therapy
On the final day of competition at the Indianapolis 2018 World Para-Swimming World Series, Team USA tallied eight medals, including five gold, to finish the event with 26 medals overall. We couldn’t be more proud of these outstanding athletes who truly are one with...
4 Lessons Successful Athletes Can Teach Us
What lessons can we learn from the most successful athletes? It’s easy to look at the best in the world and think we could never compare. But the truth is, while we may not have the hand-eye coordination necessary to hit a baseball flying at close to 100 miles per...
I Signed Up For Swim Lessons, Why Are They Playing Games?
We are gearing up for swim lessons season and we here at One with the Water just want to give you a little insight into one of the many ways we intentionally teach your children. When you sign up your child for swim lessons, or attend a swim lesson of your own, you...
Overcoming Aquaphobia
We talk about a lot about children and drowning prevention, but in the wake of several high profile adult drownings in 2018, it’s vital to shine a light on the risk for adults. According to Gallup and the CDC: A staggering 46% of American adults fear the deep end of a...
5 Water Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Spring is in the air here in Northern Virginia, which means plenty of outside time for me and my children. We have a deep creek in our backyard and often use it as a swimming hole before the pools are open. And for those of you on the opposite side of the country,...
Are You Cheating Yourself When You Workout?
How do you know if you are cheating your body when you workout? First, any movement is better than no movement at all. At One with the Water, we try to get our clients started by simply moving. Sometimes it's from the phone to the pool, other times, it's going a few...
Policy, Protein, and Faulty Recommendations
The New York Times has a vested interest in maintaining the narrative – not just in politics and popular culture, but in the current medical dogma as well. The Received Wisdom must be defended, even if it’s plainly wrong. The latest wrong thing: the poisonous nature...