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4 REASONS WHY OUR INSTRUCTORS TEACH IN THE POOL DURING SWIMMING LESSONS (0)

12-04-2024

With over 10 years experience of teaching swimming, I’ve seen various ways swimming is taught to babies, kids and adults. At Swim Max, we pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of...

WHY CONSISTENCY IN BABY SWIMMING IS SO IMPORTANT (AND HOW I KNOW THIS PERSONALLY) (0)

05-04-2024

Consistency plays a crucial role in the progress of baby swimming lessons. I know this as both a qualified Baby Swimming Instructor, but also as a mum to my 15-month old daughter, Sky. Initially, ...

14 TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST FROM YOUR FIRST ADULT SWIMMING LESSON (0)

29-03-2024

Doing something new and unfamiliar can be scary, but with the right plan and support it doesn’t have to be. Learning how to swim as an adult is a brave decision, and your first lesson ...

WHAT ARE SWIM CLINICS AND HOW CAN THEY HELP YOUR CHILD? (0)

22-03-2024

One of my favourite sayings is, “It’s not the length of the pool, it’s the skill in the stroke”. By this, I mean that children must develop the correct skills and tec...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PROPER SWIMSUIT FOR YOUR BABY (0)

15-03-2024

Choosing the proper swimsuit for your baby is important. With so much choice out there we know it can be confusing and overwhelming. But don’t worry! In this blog, we share the factor...

GROUP VS PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLASS (0)

08-03-2024

At Swim Max we offer group swimming lessons for babies, kids and adults and private swimming lessons for babies, kids and adults. Group and private swimming lessons both have pros and cons and cho...

8 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU CHILD IS READY TO JOIN A COMPETITIVE SWIMMING CLUB (0)

01-03-2024

The thought of your child joining a competitive swimming club is an exciting time! All of their hard work in their swimming lessons is paying off. Determining when your child is ready...

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN STOP ADULTS LEARNING TO SWIM AND HOW TO OVERCOME THIS (0)

23-02-2024

Social media. We can’t get away from it today. It dominates our daily lives and comes with both positive and negative elements. I personally love social media and technology. I use it ...

8 WAYS BABY SWIMMING LESSONS CAN HELP FIRST-TIME MUMS (0)

16-02-2024

Parenthood can be both exhilarating and demanding. I believe it’s one of the hardest jobs in the world. Being a first-time parent is especially one of the most challenging times in our lives....

6 WAYS SWIMMING LESSONS CAN SUPPORT KIDS SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM (0)

09-02-2024

As parents, it’s only natural for us to want our kids to do well in school and thrive. So, it’s great to know that swimming lessons can have a direct effect on kids’ perfor...

5 REASONS WHY ADULTS DON'T LEARN TO SWIM AND WHY THEY SHOULD (0)

02-02-2024

Are you one of the 52.8% of people living in Ireland who isn’t a confident swimmer? If so, how many times have you thought about learning but, for one reason or another decided not to ...

9 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR BABY'S FIRST SWIMMING LESSON (0)

26-01-2024

Starting baby swimming lessons is an exciting milestone for any parent and baby but preparing for your baby’s first swimming lesson involves more than just packing a swimsuit and a towel. It ...

THE FOUR SWIMMING STROKES EXPLAINED (0)

19-01-2024

Swimming is one of the most popular sports for children and adults. It provides many mental and physical health benefits as well as teaching an essential life-saving skill. At Swim Max, kids...

4 WAYS OUR LESSONS MAKE KIDS FALL IN LOVE WITH SWIMMING (0)

12-01-2024

As a parent, it’s normal to want to introduce our children to a wide range of activities and experiences. Swimming is a great choice as it’s not only good for kids’ physical and m...

5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR BABY OVERCOME ANXIETY IN THE SWIMMING POOL (0)

05-01-2024

Introducing your baby to the swimming pool can be an exciting and memorable experience, but it's natural for them to feel anxious, especially at the beginning. Water can sometimes be overwhe...