Building on a Strong Swim Foundation – Steve Wallen Swim School in El Dorado Hills and Roseville By learning to swim using tried and true instructional methods, such as those taught with excitement and expertise at Steve Wallen Swim School, your child will be eager to take on their next aquatic challenge. Learning to 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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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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When Should I Start My Child in Swimming Lessons? Wallen Swim School in Roseville and El Dorado Hills, CA A parent’s life can get hectic very quickly. Between work, school, meals, and the countless other things that need your attention every single day, your time is precious. As a parent, you want to be sure […]
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5 Ways To Support Your Little Swimmer 5 Easy Ways You Can Support Your Little Swimmer in Swimming Lessons: A Guide for Caregivers #1 – Get excited! Share your joy of swimming with your little one! Tell them about your positive water experiences genuinely and enthusiastically. Bath time is perfect for introducing bubbles, splashes, and […]
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Learning to Swim to a Lifetime of Confidence Swimming Lessons for Kids and Adults of All Ages and Skill Levels At Steve Wallen Swim Schools in Roseville and El Dorado Hills By Alex Cordova I remember my parents telling me about the first time I ever swam in a pool. They put me in a […]
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3 Tips To Help Swimmers Conquer Their Fears There are times when even the most confident students find themselves at a roadblock. No matter how hard they try to overcome a particular obstacle, they may feel as though it is near impossible to do. Fear and nervousness are most likely to blame for the uneasiness […]
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3 Reasons to Stay Consistent with Swim Lessons Steve Wallen Swim School firmly believes that consistent practice is key to becoming successful in any skill or profession. The same statement can be applied to learning the life skill of swimming. If someone wants to learn to swim or improve stroke technique and efficiency, they have […]
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Know Your Swimmer: Water Safety vs Stroke Technique It is important to know your swimmer’s strengths and weaknesses before signing up for swim lessons. If it’s a child’s first time in the water then instructors will focus on water safety. If a child can swim for a short period of time but has to stop […]
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Swim with Skill: Regressions, Progressions and Plateaus Whether someone is enrolled in swim lessons to learn to swim or has been swimming for 12 years competitively on a team, every individual swimmer will experience a stage of regression, progression, and plateau at some point in time. Most commonly seen are progressions and regressions, as plateaus are […]