Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
Wonder Woman Strength Training
The hottest movie right now is Wonder Woman! I've seen it twice and plan to go another time or two. It's that good. I know that there have been some controversial articles about it, but the main point is that a woman can be feminine, beautiful, compassionate,...
Can you learn to swim in ten meters or less?
It's summertime! You know what that means? Besides pool hair and buckets of sunscreen? There are more people in the water! More people who want to learn to swim! Summer is our busiest season and you might notice the lanes getting a little crowded. Not to worry! One...
Helping Parents Reach Their Depressed Tween
Our specialty here at One with the Water is to teach swimming lessons to children and adults with special needs. That means both mental and physical needs. We recently came across this amazing book that I wanted to share with you. I know that it will add value to your...
Bring Back Lap Swimming Lanes in Culver City
25 May 2017 Mayor Jeffrey Cooper - jeffrey.cooper@culvercity.org - (310) 253-6041 Vice Mayor - Thomas Aujero Small - thomas.small@culvercity.org - (310) 253-6000 Council Member Jim B. Clarke - jim.clarke@culvercity.org - (310) 775-1664 Council Member Göran Eriksson -...
Do I really need adult swim lessons?
Short answer: Yes. Yes, you do. It is not all about the kids! When we think about swim lessons, we automatically think about children. The truth is, many adults need and would benefit from swim lessons. According to a national survey done by the American Red Cross,...
Coast2Coast 2017: Help us prevent drowning!
Drowning kills ten people A DAY. Does get your attention? It should, because drowning is preventable. Highest risk of drowning And do you know who is most at risk? There are two groups with a disproportionate risk of drowning. First, are the children and adults who...
Engaging Children Using Floortime.
Close your eyes and imagine this scene with me. You are in a coffee shop meeting one of your dear friends. You have some exciting news to tell them. Only as you are talking, they seem distracted. You think, “Are they even listening?” You may want to directly ask them...
What Happens to Your Brain When You Swim
What happens to your brain when you swim? One with the Water isn’t just our name. It’s a way of life, a love of movement. It means time spent at peace with the world and away from the chaos of our everyday moments. So what is it about swimming that transports us? We’d...
Your Brain in the Pool: Neuroplasticity
When I was in elementary school, my family lived across from a fitness center. With a pool inside, you can bet that my sister and I were making daily trips. Walking through the middle of our front yard gave us a direct path from our front door to the entrance of the...
Surprising New Research: Autism and Swimming
Recent studies have provided startling and potentially worrisome news about Autism and injury mortality rates - scientific jargon for causes of death among people with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD). Swimming lessons are vital to protect the life of a child with...