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Episode 6: How to Pick a Swim Instructor
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Safety first.
Yes, that’s what you think about when it comes to swimming.
No doubt swimming is a cardio sport just like riding your bike or running, it helps build up your cardio. And these days, the American Red Cross recommends swimming even at the early age of one -- because it's helpful for them, it's helpful for the developmental reasons. Yes, they can learn to swim, it's not harmful and it doesn't hurt them.
But, can you teach your child swimming just by pushing him into the water? Isn’t there a method when you want to teach a one year old swimming? Back in the day when we did not have swim instructors, you may have learnt swimming all on your own—by trial and error.
But these days, you can have a swim instructor and you have comfort of picking one from many options. These instructors can be certified by the American Red Cross or from the YMCA. Actually, you have the choice of having group lessons or one-to-one group lessons. You can as well ask for a mobile instructor who can teach in your own home pool.
But, this seems to be a big issue: there are lots of swim instructors everywhere, there's really expensive swim instructors, there's really inexperienced swim instructors, and then there's a lot of people that don't even know where to go to get their swim instructors.
I want you to know this: You want your swim instructor to be certified in CPR
You see, I am a certified American Red Cross water safety instructor myself, and when it came to pick an instructor for my son, I picked them wisely—I had to pick based on the responsive style of the child.
This is also important: You want to know if your instructor is insured.
In this episode, I’ve discussed: how you can pick a swim instructor, what other people are looking for when they want to pick an instructor, where can you find swim instructor, what to see in the swim instructor, what times are good to schedule the swim lessons.
As always, I want you to stay safe and enjoy the summer, and have a happy and healthy summer.
Always remember, your safety comes first.
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