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Why swimming is great for recovery

10/31/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Adults

For most people, swimming is a recreational activity for having a good time. Not without a reason. The feeling you get when entering the water is amazing. What's even best is that swimming is also an ideal activity for recovery.

Exploring artistic swimming in Australia

10/25/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Adults

Although artistic swimming is not the most popular water sport there's no doubt that it is the most impressive of all. The spectacle of a balanced team of women performing a perfectly choreographed movement inside the swimming pool is indeed something else. How much do we know about this fascinating sport in Australia?

How swimming helps children with stress

10/19/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Kids

Anxiety and stress in children are a reality that we can't afford to overlook. The Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdowns together with the increasing financial insecurity have left their marks on children's fragile psyches. Swimming though can be a great remedy for them and their families.

How to add variety to your swimming training

10/10/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Swimming Lesson Tips

For swimmers of all levels, adding variety to their swim training is a challenge. Although establishing a routine is the essential step for a successful swimming session it is only natural that after some time there's a need to expand beyond that routine. Let's see how we can do it.

First Lap Learn to Swim Voucher: Get $100 Off Swimming Lessons

10/03/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in News

We are happy to inform the parents of children aged 3 to 6 years old that Nereids can provide their kids with swimming lessons worth $100 for free! This is a great opportunity for all of you living in NSW to change the lives of your children for the better. Learning to swim from a young age is rather a necessity than a luxury. Not only because swimming is an excellent fitness activity for young children but also due to the learning of essential surviving skills.

Swimming as a life-saving skill

09/21/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Water Safety

The latest report of Australia’s Royal Life Saving Society (RLSSA) is containing some really sad news: The drowning rates in the country during the last year were the highest in the last 25 years. Such figures are not just reason for concern but rather cause for alarm.

Swimming and climate crisis: surviving in the heat

09/16/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Adults

Among the many issues that are of great importance for the whole of humanity, the climate crisis is, beyond any doubt, the most crucial. It is the biggest imminent threat to the future of the planet and requires immediate action. Especially for the lovers of swimming, who are the point of our interest in this blog, there shall be special reasons for concern but also optimism.

Australian Dolphins: Celebrating the joy of swimming

09/08/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fun & Games

It was a month to remember for the many lovers of swimming across the country. Late August saw the closing of a ten-day Swim Festival in Sydney that amazed thousands of passionate fans. What's even better? The “party” will continue with the SwimCON conference later this month and will conclude in December with the FINA World Swimming Championship.

6 Benefits of Winter Swimming for Adults

05/31/2022 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Adults

Wintertime may be approaching, but still, you can enjoy the benefits of swimming. The advantages as well as the pleasure that swimming provides to all those who practice it, make it the ideal activity for the whole duration of the year. Let's find out why.