How Can I Reinforce What My Child Has Learned in Swim Lessons – Steve Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA The best way for your child to learn how to swim is by enrolling them in lessons with a highly trained swimming instructor, like those you will find at Steve Wallen […]
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Common Errors in Flutter Kick and Whip Kick – Swimming Tips From Steve Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA While much of our propulsion during freestyle and breaststroke comes from our powerful arm actions, the legs play a critical role in maintaining constant thrust, stabilization, and a streamlined body position in […]
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The Swim: Training for a Triathlon – Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA It was fall, and I was turning 40 the following February. I like to set different goals for myself, and usually ones that have some sort of base in my personal wellness. I have been physically active my […]
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May
Letter To Governor Newsom to Reopen Swim Schools – Steve Wallen Swim Schools in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, California Steve Wallen Swim School submitted the following letter to Governor Newsom alongside 50 other California Swim Schools to bring awareness to the importance of reopening swim schools. These programs offer life-saving learning opportunities through swim […]
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The 4 B’s in Swimming: Breath Control, Buoyancy, Balance, and Body Position These are four foundational principles that help swimmers develop a successful range of swimming strokes. These skills may be taught as early as 3 months. Our baby and me swimming lessons introduce both caregivers and the child to these fundamental skills, allowing caregivers […]
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Improving Your Freestyle Stroke: Stroke Improvement Series (Part 1) If your goal is to improve your freestyle technique, here are some tips to take your swim to the next level. Freestyle, or front crawl, is arguably the most favored swim stroke. Used in recreational laps, triathlons, and water rescues, it is fast, effective, and provides […]
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The Importance of Light Weight Resistance Training and Resistance Bands for Competitive Swimmers in Folsom and El Dorado Hills Whether you are a competitive swimmer, triathlete, or an avid swimmer that just enjoys swimming to stay in shape and be active, Steve Wallen Swim School firmly believes that light weight resistance training and resistance bands […]
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Steve Wallen Swim School’s Swim Laboratory For over 30 years, Steve Wallen Swim School has been teaching swim lessons and water safety to infants, kids, and adults of all skill levels in our indoor, heated swim laboratory in El Dorado Hills. Our facility offers an ideal atmosphere to foster the greatest potential of any swimmer. […]
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What To Expect On Your First Day Of Swim Lessons Often we are asked by parents what to expect on their child’s first day of swimming lessons at Steve Wallen Swim School. Of course, our hope is that every child willingly gets into the water with their new instructor and follows every detail of instruction […]
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SWSS Swimmer of the Month for November Congratulations to Tomi Jean, our SWSS Swimmer of the Month for November Congratulations to Tomi Jean, our Steve Wallen Swim School swimmer of the month for November! Tomi Jean is 9 years old and has been swimming with us for about two years working on stroke technique, starts, […]