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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Top 3 Reasons Why a 30-Minute Swimming Lesson is Ideal For Learning How To Swim in El Dorado Hills and Roseville, CA Around the world, many swimming pools that teach water safety and swimming lessons rely on a 30 minute class for children. Many adult classes are also 30 minutes long. This time block is […]
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Growth Spurts While Learning to Swim – Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA Watching your child learn to swim can be emotional for many reasons. You may be nervous about them being in the water, or anxious about being away from you. You will definitely be excited that they are learning […]
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Improving Your Butterfly: Part 4 of a 4-Part Stroke Improvement Series By Wallen Swim Schools in Roseville & El Dorado Hills If your goal is to improve your butterfly technique, here are some tips to take your swim to the next level. The butterfly stroke is arguably the most impressive stroke to watch, with the […]
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Boating Safety Tips – Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, California With summer now in full bloom, its time for many to head out onto the waterways. Whether your boating fun takes place on a river, lake, or the deep blue sea, taking the time for proper safety ensures a successful outing […]
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9 Tips For Drowning Awareness and Prevention – Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA Drowning is a frightening topic, but it is one that must be addressed. Like home fire safety, drowning prevention is a skill that must be learned and practiced by the entire family. Being aware of drowning hazards […]
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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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Improving Your Backstroke: Part 2 of a Four-Part Stroke Improvement Series If your goal is to improve your backstroke, here are some tips to refine your technique. Backstroke, or back crawl, is a great option for working different muscles than those used in freestyle. While freestyle targets the chest muscles, backstroke targets the upper back. […]
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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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6 Key Benefits of Swimming Lessons – Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA Consider just some of the many benefits of enrolling your child in swimming lessons at Steve Wallen Swim School: #1 – During their first lessons, your child will learn to be comfortable in the water This comfort will […]