Ever wondered how long it really takes to learn to swim? It doesn't matter whether you’re a child or an adult, the truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Learning to swim is a journey that's unique to each individual, influenced by factors like comfort in the...
Swimming FAQs Posts
When to take your baby swimming and other questions answered
From 14th October 2024 we are celebrating Baby Swimming Week at Cindy's! We’re passionate about building confidence and water safety skills, and this is perhaps most important for our youngest swimmers. Parent and Baby swimming is a wonderful activity to enjoy...
Newborn Swimming Lessons – Everything you need to know
Are you wondering whether you can take a newborn to baby swimming classes? You may be surprised to learn that babies can enjoy the water as a newborn and there are countless benefits to starting early. From stretching limbs to building muscle and coordination to...
How to Overcome Your Fear of Swimming as an Adult
by Cindy Britton, founder of Cindy's Swim SchoolTable of Contents Click the heading to find out more! Are you afraid of learning to swim? Why am I scared of swimming? How swimming lessons can help overcome fear 6 tips to help overcome your fear of swimming lessons Are...
Learn to Swim as an Adult: What You Need to Know
If you've never learnt how to swim, but you're sick of missing out on the fun and you want to give swimming a go, you’ve come to the right place! At Cindy's we love teaching adults how to swim! Whether you are 30, 40 or 50 years old, or even in your 80s, it's never...
What are the best swimming goggles for children?
All your swimming goggle questions answered 🙂 What swimming goggles should I buy? Getting the right children's swimming goggles for your aspiring fish is one of the most important and helpful things you can do to help your child to achieve their goals. Well...
Kids swimming caps: how to put one on a child (with long hair) and why they are so beneficial
How to put on a child's swimming cap with long hair: Brush the child's hair to remove any tangles. Tie the child's hair into a ponytail or bun at the back of the head. Where you position the ponytail will help to place and stabilise the goggle straps. If the...
Nervous swimmers – how to help a nervous child to swim
"My child is anxious about swimming. How do you help nervous swimmers?" Learning to swim is an essential life skill that not only promotes physical fitness from baby through to old age, but also builds confidence and ensures safety in and around all areas of water....
Holiday Swimming – Sea Swimming Safety Tips For Your Family
With summer holidays officially underway, many of us will be getting the chance to swim at the beach. At Cindy’s Swim School we love all things swimming, and sea swimming is a big part of that! Being swimming fit makes other swimming activities all the more fun and...
5 surprising benefits of holiday swimming crash courses for kids 😀
Here at Cindy’s Swim School, holiday swimming crash courses are a very popular and vital part of our swimming programme and indeed a child’s swimming journey. Packing 4 or 5 weeks’ worth of lessons into 4 or 5 intensive swimming course days, can make all the...