Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
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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To nap or not to nap? That is the question.
We talk about a lot of things tangential to swimming around here, including starting strength, proper nutrition, and of course, healthy sleep habits. I am fully pro-napping over here, as is Coach Rippetoe, and thankfully there is a robust body of research to bolster...
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Don’t be Lawnmower Parents
I had a discussion with one of my children's coaches yesterday that got me thinking. How do we set up our children for success? What is our mindset towards their sporting experience as children, and how does it affect their mindset as they attempt new, and ever more...
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Drowning is Preventable
There is no way to soften these statistics. So I'll just leave them right here. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in California for children between the ages of 1-4. 1 in 5 overall drowning victims are under the age of 14. Drilling down further,...
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5 Reasons Your Child Needs Swim Lessons
Did you know that according to the CDC, approximately one in five people who die from drowning are children 14 and younger? For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for drowning injuries. The rate of near drowning is much...
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Swim Your Way Out of a Fitness Rut
There are a myriad of benefits to breaking out of a fitness rut, both mentally and physically. Part of applying the growth mindset to our fitness routine is understanding that learning and growth happen on a continuum. It’s good for our body and brain to continue to...
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USC Study-See Stars and Your Brain in LA
Child fMRI Study at USC! The University of California is conducting a MIND (Motor InterPersonal Neuroimaging Developmental) Study using magnetic imaging to study the brain. They are looking for children age 8-16 years old who are: 1. Typically developing 2. Clumsy or...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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