Swimming Lessons: Dive Into the World of Aquatic Skills

Swimming Lessons: Dive Into the World of Aquatic Skills

Are you ready to splash and explore the exciting world of swimming lessons? At Pengu Swim School, we’re passionate about helping individuals of all ages and skill levels confidently dive into the water. Join us as we delve into the benefits of swimming lessons, what to expect from your experience, and how to find the perfect lessons near you. The Benefits of Learning to Swim Before we dive into the details of swimming lessons, let’s take a moment to appreciate the numerous benefits of learning to swim: 1. Water Safety: Learning to swim is an essential life skill that can save lives. It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to navigate water safely and confidently. 2. Physical Fitness: Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise that offers a full-body workout. It helps improve cardiovascular health, build muscle strength, and increase flexibility. 3. Mental Well-being: There’s something inherently calming about being in the water. Swimming can reduce stress and anxiety and promote overall mental well-being. 4. Social Interaction: Joining swimming lessons provides opportunities to meet new people, make friends, and become part of a supportive community of fellow swimmers. What to Expect from Swimming Lessons 1. Qualified Instructors: Our swimming lessons are led by experienced and certified instructors passionate about teaching and ensuring a safe learning environment. 2. Personalized Instruction: We understand that everyone learns at their own pace. Our instructors tailor lessons to individual needs, providing personalized instruction and feedback. 3. Progressive Curriculum: Our lessons follow a progressive curriculum that takes learners from basic water skills to advanced strokes and techniques. 4. Fun and Engaging Activities: Learning should be fun! Our lessons incorporate a variety of games and activities […]

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How to Prevent and Treat Swimmers Ear (With Examples)

How to Prevent and Treat Swimmers Ear (With Examples)

If you’ve been swimming your whole life (like a lot of us here at Pengu) chances are you’ve had otitis externa at least once or twice. What is otitis externa, you ask? It’s a treat swimmers ear! That dull pain near the outside of your ear gets worse as the days go on. Swimmer’s ear is an infection typically born from bacteria in the water that is transferred and lives in the ear. If the ear is not properly drained of water (this occurs through excessive swimming) or you have slight abrasions in the ear, the swimmer’s ear can become a major issue. Here is How to Prevent and Treat Swimmers Ear Some symptoms include: Redness near the outer ear Itching in the ear Pain and discomfort that worsens if bothered If untreated these symptoms can get worse: Increased pain Discharge of pus Decreased ability to hear These are just a few of the symptoms of a swimmer’s ear. As it worsens, you could have severe swelling at the sight (and in the lymph nodes), complete blockage, and possibly fever. But if you feel that you may have any of these symptoms, always consult your physician first. Now that we’ve gotten through all of the technical jargon and disclaimers, here are a few tips you can use to prevent and treat a swimmer’s ear from a swimmer’s perspective. Dry your ears after each swim This one seems like a given but it’s not so easy to remember all the time. You get out and dry your body and your hair but there still may be water leftover that you expect will air dry. A lot of that excess water is […]

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Benefits of Swimming as Regular Exercise and Stress Reducer (Updated)

Benefits of Swimming as Regular Exercise and Stress Reducer (Updated)

Why does regular exercise matter? It’s simple. Exercise not only helps us feel better physically but it can also help with something that most people experience daily stress. According to the American Institute for Stress, 77% of people in the United States experience the effects of stress. Let’s Talk About Stress and Benefits of Swimming Stress can have significant effects on a person’s mood, body, and mind. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and navigates their relationships with others. It can also affect their appetite and how they sleep. The reasons people feel stress include job pressure, health, finances, sleep deprivation, and even traffic (Houstonians get this!) among a host of other reasons. Stress in Children Children too can experience stress that will affect their mental health. Feelings of stress in children come from a variety of different sources. These sources can be both internally and externally driven. Children may feel pressure to succeed at school, to fit in with their peers, and to excel at a sport or many sports. Children may also feel stress due to social media trends, family dynamics such as the divorce of parents, and other significant life-changing events such as a move or processing a death in the family. With the rigors of modern-day life, it is likely that stress will exist and have more and more of a negative impact unless proper coping skills are in place. One of the proven and admittedly fun ways of getting ahead of stress is exercise, specifically, a good swim. Swimming Helps Your Mental Health Swimming is a great form of regular exercise that works for different muscle groups simultaneously without placing too much strain on […]

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How to Teach My Child to Swim

How to Teach My Child to Swim

Teach My Child to Swim: With summer in full swing and children flocking to pools and lakes throughout the country, parents may be asking themselves: How to teach my child to swim? Swimming is not only a necessary skill to keep children safe around the water, but it is also a great form of exercise and a fun way to burn off excess energy. It is important to remember that learning to swim takes time, patience, and instruction to master. Use this quick guide for pointers and knock on how to teach my child to swim off your to-do list! Get Comfortable with the Water Regardless of age, the first step to teaching your child to swim is getting them acquainted with the water. Start by just holding your child in the water with you. You can splash, play gentle games, bob around together while singing songs, or sit at the edge of the pool and kick your feet. As your child gets older and more familiar with water, you can begin to incorporate a more structured routine. If you feel uncomfortable introducing your child to the pool or if you would prefer some guidance or encouragement, consider joining a mommy and me style swim program. Stress Water Safety As kids gain familiarity and confidence around water, it is essential to remind them of water safety. Stress the need for adult supervision at all times when near the water. Remind children to always listen to the directions of any lifeguard on duty. Let them know that running, shoving, or horseplay in or near the water is dangerous. If you are teaching your child to swim in a home pool be […]

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Spring Egg Hunt 2018

Spring Egg Hunt 2018

Pengu Swim School Spring Egg Hunt Please join us for our first ever Spring Egg Hunt! When: Friday, March 30, 2018 from 6-8pm (During Family Open Swim) Time: Egg Drop at 6:30pm Where: Pengu Swim School-Central & Pengu Swim School-Cinco Ranch Your little swimmers will have the chance tour our swimming pool and capture as many eggs as they can find for a prize! Limited spots are available, so please RSVP via email, phone or in person! Reservation is required. Central:Email Us Now for Central Location 713.688.2400 Cinco Ranch: Email Us Now for Cinco Ranch Location 281.665.3310 Standard Open Swim pricing applies. $5 per child or $15 per family. We hope to see you soon!

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