5 Reasons to Continue Swim Lessons Year-Round
Written by Sunsational — 5 min read
As summer comes to end, back-to-school season begins. This means new clothes, new school supplies and new schedules, but can it also mean new swim lessons? For many families, the end of summer also means an end to their family's swim lessons. Here's five reasons why it shouldn't be:
1. Skill Maintenance
This is probably the most important reason for continuing swim lessons throughout the year. The last thing you want is for your child to learn all these great new swim strokes and skills all summer, not practice them for months, only to forget them by the next summer. Muscle memory and building mental confidence need to be continually practiced to ensure your child becomes a skilled swimmer!
2. Exercise
Swimming all year gives your child a fun way to exercise with a low-impact sport that is generally a low risk for sports-related injuries. According to pbs.org, active kids will have stronger muscles and bones, be less likely to become overweight, decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, sleep better and reap many more benefits!
3. Academic and Developmental Benefits
A study from researchers at the Australia Griffith University found that kids who took year-round swim lessons before kindergarten were much better prepared for school than their peers who did not. The study of 7,000 children under the age of five showed those who had swim lessons had a competitive edge across all developmental areas, both mental and physical.
4. Boosted Immune System
Being active for even 30 minutes a day can help your child build a strong immune system! Swimming is a great way to get your child moving while still having fun. Our lessons start at a minimum of 30 minutes to help boost your child's immune system!
5. Year-Round Fun!
As kids continue to progress in swim lessons, it becomes more and more fun as they continue to learn new swim strokes and skills. They might even become so interested that they decide to join a school or local swim team. Swimming is the only sport that is also a life-saving skill and can be a great hobby for your kids!
Learning water safety shouldn't end with summer and that's why our swim lessons don't either! Register online today!
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