This week, we will be showing you the progression steps for the Airplane Float with Flutter Kick. First, your child will need to get the earlier steps down. If you have not seen our videos for Flutter Kick with Barbell and Airplane Float, have a look! There are two versions of the airplane float withRead more
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Many people claim they are physically unable to float but, through practice, it is possible and it’s one of the many skills we teach our swimmers here at The Aqua Life. The airplane float is an important swim skill for a child to learn for three reasons: It helps your child relax in a horizontal body position.Read more
Did you know that there are two great reasons we use the barbell when teaching the flutter kick here at Aqua Life? We encourage you to use it when practicing with your child and here’s why. It promotes a horizontal body position, in addition to giving your child something to hold onto besides your throatRead more
A few summers back I sent my twins off to the city summer camp for a week. The highlight of their week at camp was by far the day their camp spent at Calypso Waterpark! But what if your child is not a strong swimmer yet? How do you keep them safe at the waterparkRead more
If I asked you if your backyard pool area was safe for children, what would you say? Most of us know the basics of backyard pool safety, but we often miss hidden dangers in plain sight. A friend of a friend learned this heartbreaking lesson the absolute worst way several years ago. She and her husbandRead more
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