Top 5 Benefits to Starting Swim Lessons Today!

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Spring is around the corner and before we know it, it will be Summer! For many families that means it's time for fun in the water. Trips to the beach, backyard pool parties, waterparks, boat rides, splash pads, you name it; if it's water-related, it's fun!

Now is the perfect time to begin swimming lessons. Beyond creating a safe space for your child to have fun in the water, lessons will ensure they are developing as a swimmer before summer rolls around and can help make for less stressful pool and beach trips. According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second-leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14 in the United States. While that statistic is scary, year-round weekly swimming lessons can help children stay safer around water.

If water safety and confident swimming are some of your family's goals for summer, read below for the top 5 benefits of enrolling children in swimming lessons now!

1. Safety

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death among kids ages 1 to 4. It is the second leading cause of death for older kids ages 5 to 14. The importance of learning to swim is evident.

The expert swim instructors at Big Blue Swim School teach all the water safety skills your kids need to remain safe in and around water. Kids can learn lifesaving swimming abilities at as young as three months.

2. Muscle Development

Swimming requires whole-body strength. It helps kids safely develop muscle. Swimming is a low-impact sport, which means kids have a much lower chance of injuring joints or bones than when playing other sports. Additionally, people can generally exercise longer in the water than on land without muscle or joint pain.

3. A Healthier Heart

Swimming promotes superior cardiovascular health. It strengthens the heart, making it more efficient in supplying blood throughout the body. Studies also show that swimming several times per week can improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure.

Superior cardiovascular health and stronger muscles are two health benefits of swimming for kids that result in superior stamina. This endurance can carry over into other sports and activities your child enjoys.

4. Increased Confidence

Confidence is a characteristic that can help kids in school, sports and throughout life. Swimming helps children gain confidence because they can see and feel themselves advancing in the sport. Kids may begin swim lessons feeling nervous about the experience, but they quickly learn to kick and stroke.

Swimming challenges kids and helps them overcome their fears. It teaches them that they can set goals and achieve them through hard work and discipline.

5. Superior Social Skills

Swim lessons are fun, and they may lead to a serious love for the sport. Your kids will be able to interact with fellow young swimmers during lessons. They may also develop the skills needed to join a school- or community-based swim team.

Swim teams can be more inclusive than other sports teams because kids always get to participate. Additionally, swim teams offer camaraderie that could lead to lifelong friendships. Swimming on a team can also take kids to new towns and cities, where they can meet other kids of all backgrounds. The social skills learned through swimming can benefit a child for life.

Big Blue Swim School is opening a new location in Allen, Texas, this Spring and offers swimming lessons to transform kids into safe and confident swimmers. Our professional swim instructors are eager to teach your little ones in our welcoming and stress-free environment. Most importantly, they encourage kids to have fun and enjoy the process of learning the invaluable life skill of swimming. Register for lessons today! https://bigblueswimschool.com/locations/texas/allen

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