November | 2017 |

The Best Pool Games to Play Without Pool Toys

Posted by Canada Swim School | Nov 23, 2017 | Love

Water play offers the perfect opportunity to boost a child’s motor development and help them become accustomed to more advanced swimming techniques. For many parents, incorporating games is the best way to get their kids in the water to build important foundational skills. Additionally, there are many pool games that can be played without investing in toys. Here are three of our favourites! Game #1: Mermaid Races This game is also known as “Dolphin Races” or “Submarine Races.” This race involves holding your breath to see who can swim the longest underwater. It’s an excellent way to encourage exercise...

The Importance of Body Position When Swimming

Posted by Canada Swim School | Nov 23, 2017 | Live

Swimming success relies on how efficiently you can move through the water, and it involves breaking bad habits that come naturally when learning how to swim. To a degree, the amount of bone/muscle/fat in your body will influence your body in the water – fat floats easier than muscle, for example – but an error in your body posture while swimming is usually due to bad technique. The following is a collection of the most common swimming posture errors and some solutions on how to fix them, especially if you’re just learning how to swim. Upper Body Position The...