Swimming: A complex skill that is worth the time

Swimming isn’t just about staying afloat—it’s a skill that requires coordination, strength, and regular practice. At every level, children are learning essential techniques that take time to master.

Why Extra Practice Matters

To build confidence and progress faster, we highly recommend taking advantage of our free Member Swim Times! Extra water time outside of class helps reinforce skills and improve muscle memory.

What our Swimmers Are Learning at Each Stage:

• Sea Horse & Dolphin 1 – Building independence in deep water, front and back glides, and water safety skills.
• Sea Horse & Dolphin 2 – Mastering breath control, propulsion, and treading water.
• Sea Horse & Dolphin 3 – Introducing strokes like freestyle and backstroke, plus endurance training.
• Sea Horse 4, Mini Dolphin 4 & Dolphin 4 – Refining technique with freestyle, backstroke, and advanced skills like tumble turns.

Dry Land Training for All Swimmers

Strength and coordination outside the water can make a huge difference in swimming performance. Here are some simple exercises for all levels:

🏋️ Planks – Builds core stability for better body positioning in the water.

🏋️ Leg Kicks (on back or stomach) – Mimics flutter kicks for stronger propulsion.

🏋️ Push-Ups – Strengthens shoulders and chest for powerful strokes.

🏋️ Squats & Star Jumps – Improves leg strength and endurance for kicking.

🏋️ Superman Hold – Enhances back and core strength for balanced swimming.

A few minutes of these exercises each day can boost performance, prevent injury, and accelerate progress in the water to give the children the skills and strength to do their water skills.

Consistent swimming keeps skills sharp, builds endurance, and prevents setbacks. Taking long breaks makes it harder to regain progress—so keep your child active and in the water!

Check our schedule and make the most of our free Member Swim Times today. Let’s keep those little swimmers swimming in the water!