Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
5 Things Your Mother Never Told You About Swim Lessons
We all know what mom DID tell us about swimming. Don’t swim for 30 minutes after eating (false). You don’t need sunscreen if it’s cloudy (also incorrect). So today, I thought I’d share some things your mom DIDN’T tell you about swim lessons, including the number one...
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Four Invaluable Life Skills Learned From Swimming
Besides being the best low impact, high resistance, full body workout around, the true measure of swimming is much more than your ability to move through the water efficiently. Life skills learned from swimming: First, swimming teaches you determination. Beyond hard...
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Swimming for PTSD Therapy
The health benefits of swimming are well documented; however, there are specific benefits for disabled veterans and those suffering from PTSD. Water buoyancy allows movement restricted individuals to move freely and helps build muscle in low muscle tone individuals....
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The Number One Way to Burn Fat Faster
It’s the conundrum the average gym goer struggles with on a regular basis. How do I burn fat faster? What kind of workout or exercise will melt the calories away? The simple truth is, strength training is the number one way to increase metabolism and burn more fat....
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Special Invitation for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Here at One with the Water, we are incredibly fortunate to have community partners that care about us and the people we serve. This year, Morgan Stanley is offering a sit-down opportunity with Financial Advisor Claire O'Nagy to discuss the unique needs that arise when...
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Time Is Running Out. Help Us Prevent Drowning.
As 2018 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment and say thank you. We can’t do what we do without your support. With your help, hundreds of children have learned the lifesaving skill of swimming, reducing their risk of drowning by up to 80% and creating happier,...
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Are you squatting correctly?
The squat is a foundational exercise when it comes to strength training. Unfortunately, if not done correctly, you can end up with injuries, muscle imbalance, and loss of flexibility. One issue that often arises is your hip movement. Why shouldn't you thrust your hips...
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The Connection Between Sleeping and Swimming
We sat down with our founder, Coach Rippetoe, to talk about the connection between sleeping and swimming. Read on to see what our health, swimming, and fitness expert has to say. 1) As a swimmer, describe your sleep pattern I sleep about 10 hours per day. Rest and...
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Giving Tuesday: Why swimming matters.
At One with the Water, we are fierce advocates for early swim lessons and drowning prevention. We often reference the "lifesaving" skill of swimming. This Giving Tuesday, I want to take a moment and tell you exactly why. Swimming has a profound impact on the...
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Kick Those Excess Thanksgiving Calories
Consider this before you pull on your Thanksgiving sweatpants. The average American will consume a whopping 3500-4500 calories on Thanksgiving day. So what are some ways you can combat the onslaught of unhealthy, albeit delicious calorie bombs lurking on the...
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