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These Are the Safe Swimming Tips Every Family Needs

Photo via Rawpixel Article by: Jenny Wise Enjoying your backyard pool requires more than tossing on a swimsuit. In fact, home swimming pools can be very dangerous, especially for children. Here, the experts at Academy Swim Club share the safe swimming tips every...
Why are showers so important?

Why are showers so important?

Showers are necessary for the health and protection of our students and instructors.  Chlorine is a very efficient sanitizer for bacteria and germs.  However, the combination of chlorine and ammonia (in both urine and sweat) creates chloramines, which are...

Swimming and ADD/ADHD

By: Nikki Miller Debbie Phelps, mother of the world record holding Michael Phelps, has been very public about how much swimming helped her ADHD son.  As a 25 year licensed psychotherapist who specializes in ADD/ADHD, and a 30 year swim school owner, I feel qualified...