Aqua Alchemist Swim School

21/04/2024

Some developmental benefits young children (and adults) gain from swimming 🏊‍♂️

17/04/2024

Here are some splashy science snippets:

Buoyancy Basics: Ever wonder why we float? It's all thanks to water's buoyancy. Imagine a column of water (from the surface to the seafloor). Water at the bottom experiences pressure from all the water above it. As you go deeper, the pressure increases. This pressure difference is what creates buoyancy. Teach your child about buoyancy by discussing how it helps them stay afloat and makes swimming possible.

Breath of Life: Swimming is excellent for lung capacity! Regular swimming can increase the volume of air your lungs can hold, making each breath more efficient.

Water Resistance Wonders: Water is about 800 times denser than air, which means swimmers are also resistance trainers. Moving through water helps build muscle strength and endurance in a way that's gentle on the body.

Heart Healthy: Swimming gets the heart pumping, improving cardiovascular health. It's an aerobic exercise that can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping heart rates up and blood flowing.

The Chemistry of Chlorine: Chlorine keeps our pools clean, but how? It's a chemical that kills harmful bacteria and germs, ensuring a safe swimming environment for everyone.

Temperature Titbits: Did you know that water conducts heat away from the body 25 times faster than air? That's why we feel colder in water than in air at the same temperature.

Happy Swimming!!

27/03/2024

Swimsuit safety tip:
When selecting a swimsuit, consider the color of the fabric.

This is because specific colors are more visible than others when submerged in a swimming pool.

For example, colors such as neon pink and neon orange are more likely to pop against the blue pool water and be easier for instructors, lifeguards, or caregivers to spot. As a result, it can make a significant difference in safety.

To get a better idea of how various colors appear underwater, look at the image provided, which compares different colored swimsuits under the same lighting and water condition.
So, the next time you choose a swimsuit for your little one, consider color an important factor in selecting one that will best serve its purpose!

18/03/2024

Water is healing in more ways than you'll ever know. It's the quickest way to feel better naturally.🩵💦

04/02/2024

Some of the benefits of aqua aerobics are:
*Water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles.
*Water provides resistance, helping to build strength and endurance.
*Water pressure helps the blood circulation and reduces the strain on the heart.
*Water allows a greater range of motion and flexibility.
*Water helps prevent overheating and dehydration.
*Aqua aerobics is fun and a great stress reliever and can be done in classes with others.
*The movement in the water also gives you a lymphatic drainage massage whilst you're exercising, which is very important for your overall health.
*It's a great way to burn fat, since it is so much fun, you have all the water resistance, no strain on joints and you can push yourself harder to do more without even realizing it.
*Like any other exercise, it releases happy endorphins, so you feel super "light" and happy after a lesson.
*It is safe and suitable for all ages and genders.

16/01/2024

Dry drowning and secondary drowning, which is also sometimes referred to as delayed drowning, are not accepted medical terms. Here are the facts.
So Hyponatremia or Water Intoxication results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside safe limits by excessive water intake – Wikipedia

It Takes a Lot of Water for It to Be Fatal!
It’s doubtful that your baby would accidentally swallow anywhere near two to eight ounces (+/- 80 to 250ml) or more of pool water during a swimming lesson or at bathtime.

So, the likelihood of your little one ending up with hyponatremia is very scarce, but in the off chance that your baby swallows a large amount of water (which is unlikely), it can lead to Hyponatremia.

The symptoms of Hyponatremia are:
Vomiting, dizziness, lethargy, confusion, behavioral changes, completely clear urine and swelling of the face, arms, or legs.
If your baby shows these signs, seek medical attention immediately.

It’s Been So Blown Out of Proportion.
If your baby ingests or drinks a little bit of water unintentionally, you’ll know because he’ll cough for a few seconds after the incident. Don’t worry; it doesn’t harm your baby and when or if this happens, remain calm. Your baby looks to you for social referencing. So if you stay calm, he will remain calm.

Remember, it’s only if the coughing lasts for hours and is accompanied by labored breathing that you would have reason to be concerned.

11/01/2024

10/01/2024

Do you know what kind of learner your child is?

There are four types of learning styles:
1. Auditory learners: These children learn best by listening to someone explaining the process.
2. Visual learners: These learners progress more quickly by seeing someone demonstrate something.
3. Reader/Writers: These students progress more quickly by seeing someone demonstrate something.
4. Kinesthetic learners: These energetic pupils are hands-on and get the most out of learning a skill by physically performing it.

SWIMMING LESSONS IMPLEMENT ALL FOUR LEARNING STYLES.

Auditory learning is employed when the swim instructor tells the child what to do.
The visual learners understand best when the instructor shows the child how to do something.
Reader/writers thrive when the instructor illustrates activities or water safety rules with written words on posters or flashcards .
Finally, Kinesthetic learning is applied when the student is allowed to practice the skill.

So swimming lessons provide your child with THEIR most effective way of learning and this is just one of the many reasons swimming lessons make children smarter.

20/11/2023

Body position is important in swimming because it reduces the amount of water our body has to displace, so we use less energy to swim1. This reduction in drag allows a swimmer to conserve energy, which is an essential skill for every level of swimming development. To be more efficient and reduce resistance in the water, you need to swim with your head, hips, and heels in a horizontal line—creating the perfect streamline position. Maintaining good posture when swimming reduces drag in the water, boosts speed and uses energy efficiently. Keeping your body straight and parallel to the surface of the water helps keep everything streamlined and reduce drag.

01/11/2023

Just a few benefits/reasons why swimming is vital for all ages (abled and disabled individuals). 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🐬💦

24/10/2023

What you can expect from our baby classes 👇 Can't wait to teach your "little squishies" some water safety in a fun playful way.

23/10/2023

Just a little bit of insight into what we offer. For more information, please don't hesitate to connect with us via E-mail or WhatsApp 💦👙💙