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From Tub to Pool: Navigating Plateaus and Building Confidence
Posted by: Lanna Johnson - September 13, 2026Overcoming the Plateau I often hear from parents, “It seems like they’re just not getting anywhere, like their skills aren’t advancing.” To this, I say, it is entirely normal for a child’s swimming progress to stall. A child may blow us away by blowing bubbles for weeks and then suddenly shut down or hesitate when […]
Read MoreThe Power of Breathing
Posted by: Lanna Johnson - August 18, 2026Learning to swim can be hard, especially when the concept of breath control is at the forefront of effective swimming. Breath control refers to one’s ability to manage inhaling and exhaling to improve efficient lung functioning, calming the nervous system, and supporting performance (such as in singing, speaking, and of course swimming. As […]
Read MoreFueling Your Body for Success in the Pool
Posted by: Lanna Johnson - July 27, 2026Many of us grew up hearing the advice, “You must wait at least 20 minutes after eating before swimming.” While there is some truth to avoiding large meals immediately before jumping into the water, it is equally important to remember that your body needs fuel to perform at its best. Why Eating Before […]
Read MoreWelcome all Swimmers!
Posted by: Lanna Johnson - May 12, 2026As summer slowly approaches, I can imagine we are all excited to throw on those bathing suits and hit the beach! Summer is a wonderful time to get your kiddo(s), or yourself, into the pool to brush up on last summer’s skills and lean into some new ones. Not only is swimming a fantastic sport […]
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