Author: Canada Swim School

Swimmer’s ear is a big problem for people who swim frequently, especially children. When water gets trapped in the ear canal after swimming, it becomes the perfect spot for bacteria and germs to cultivate. If left unchecked it can eventually develop into an outer ear infection that requires medical attention. It’s a fairly common problem, but the good news is there are some easy ways to prevent it! Check out our tips for preventing swimmer’s ear Preventing Swimmer’s Ear Before Swimming First thing’s first: try not to swim in lakes, ponds, or rivers. If you do, check for posted...

Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. Many swimming injuries or even deaths are preventable by following basic safety rules for swimming in pools and natural bodies of water. The following are our top three rules for parents teaching their young children to swim, and some general tips to keep in mind for the parents themselves! Always Supervise Children Children require supervision from an adult in most situations, and being in or near the water is no...

Just because the weather is cooling down, it doesn’t mean our pool is! Here are 3 reasons why year-round swimming lessons are valuable to your child’s development. Consistency in Swimming Builds Skills Faster Children thrive on routine and if you keep their swim lessons part of their weekly routine, they will shine as a swimmer in no time. Swimming is closer to learning a language than learning to ride a bike; if you don’t use it, you lose it. Swimming uses different muscle groups that are not used on land, and during developmental years it’s important to instil the...

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...