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Kathleen McMordie, founder of Texas Swim Academy, recently took on what could have been the daunting task of completing her first half marathon. However, with proper training and preparation, Kathleen was able to complete her first half marathon this past January – achieving a personal goal she set for herself back in 2016. “I started Read More
Depending on what it is you are looking to achieve during your workout — calorie burn, muscle mass, body tone — swimming is a great choice. Because swimming provides a total body workout, there really isn’t a wrong way to incorporate swimming into your workout to get the results you want. So if muscle tone Read More
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 5. And while it is preventable, many people do not actively invest in their child’s knowledge of and experience in water safety. Texas Swim Academy has joined the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to take the Pool Safely ledge, and invites Read More
Most people will tell you that any exercise is good for the heart, and swimming is no different. But swimming is an especially popular cardiovascular exercise because of the way it works the hearts muscles. It doesn’t put as much strain on the heart as other exercises like running, aerobics and weight training do, an Read More
Quite often we think of swimming lessons with a sense of urgency – children must learn to swim or it can absolutely be detrimental. And the truth is, that sense of urgency is greatly important because children need to feel safe in and around water, and be equipped with the skills necessary thrive in the Read More