SWIM UTSAV 2018

    #MySwimStory

    Here comes the Sun, let's have some fun! Swim Utsav means that It's time to slip out of your winter boots and into your swimsuits.

    Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear
    Take me to the Pool
    One Sport, Many Strokes 

    FEATURED EVENTS

    Take me to the Pool

    Fun Aqualearning Events on 1st April from 4 to 6 pm. 

    Bring the little ones to your nearest Decathlon Store.

    Let your child get familiar with the aquatic environment from a very young age and then learn how to swim as early as possible. 

     

     

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    AQUAPHOBIA?

    Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear!

    Do you experience an overwhelming fear of water that keeps you out of it? The first step to swimming is to completely rid yourself of fear and embrace this wonderful sport. Don't worry, we'll show you how. 

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    Aquaphobia : let's talk about it
    How to overcome aquaphobia. Some people suffer from a chronic and irrational fear of water. Even if they want to go into the water, people who suffer from aquaphobia simply cannot contemplate any contact with the aquatic environment. So what can be done to help people who want to overcome this fear?
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    HOW CAN BABIES OVERCOME THEIR FEAR OF WATER?
    For some children, water is a real danger, rather than a place to play. But what could be more frustrating than not being able to share the joys of bathing with your children, especially when summer is on its way? Nabaiji can give you a few tips that will help you understand their apprehension and help them overcome their fear, so that they will feel at home in this new environment.

    AQUALEARNING

    Take me to the Pool

    To be able to make the most out of this brand new playground, children must become familiar with the aquatic environment from a very young age, and then learn how to swim as early as possible. This will subsequently allow them to have fun in the water in complete safety.

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    How to help my child get into water
    There exists no universal program to teach the pleasures of water. As each child is different, the different exercises and equipment must be adapted to their needs, not the other way around.
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    How can I prepare my child to learn to swim?
    ]You have young children and want to begin enjoying sport with your baby. However, your child is to young to join group lessons. Why not start gently by going to baby swimmer lessons?
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    Child development
    Water is recognised as a very important element in child development. It offers many possibilities that are difficult to achieve on dry land or in the air.
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    Children and swimming
    To be able to make the most out of this brand new playground, children must become familiar with the aquatic environment from a very young age, and then learn how to swim as early as possible. This will subsequently allow them to have fun in the water in complete safety. Nabaiji offers you some advice on introducing your child to swimming with gentle learning:
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    Introducing my child to swimming : how ?
    Professionals recommend that parents sign their children up for their first swimming lessons at around the age of six. Prior to this, children can discover the joys of water with their parents. There are many ways to teach your children the basics, starting at home for example.
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    BABY SWIMMING: BENEFITS OF LEARNING EARLY
    The baby swimmer sessions are not intended to make your baby a future star of the 50 butterfly. The goal is no less valuable because it is about contributing to the development of your infant.
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    Swimming: Getting a bag ready for my baby swimmer?
    Is this your first time in the swimming pool with your baby? It's not easy to get a bag ready without forgetting something. You're a mother, you've already thought of everything… But when going to the pool with your baby, forgetting certain things can quickly become a big problem.

    REGULAR AND INTENSIVE SWIMMING

    One Sport, Many Strokes 

    Swimming has quickly developed into a popular activity practiced regularly either for sport or for fun. Whether you're a regular or an advanced swimmer, here are few guides that can be helpful in your practice to know the different swimming strokes and their dynamics.

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    The 5 basics of sharing a swimming pool
    THE 5 BASICS OF SHARING A SWIMMING POOL A swimming pool is by definition a place where well-being, exercise and enjoyment should ALWAYS be king (yes, even when it is crowded)! Under no circumstances do we want to hear "swimming sessions" rhyme with "perpetual altercations"...
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    Breathing and orientation in open water swimming
    Cloudy water, not being able to see the bottom and crashing waves are the main obstacles to staying on track when swimming in open water. And with every "navigation error" comes the inevitable "getting back on track”. A substantial waste of time and energy as I am sure you will agree...
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    How to count lengths when swimming
    What swimmer has never lost track during a training session?It's a real and recurring problem for chlorine addicts, losing track during a swimming session is a predicament to say the least…
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    Crawl : train your breathing
    Getting a stitch, veering off course, becoming out of breath or swallowing water are the risks faced by a swimmer who neglects to use the proper breathing technique.
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    The importance of proper breathing when swimming
    Whatever your swimming level, breathing is the engine that drives the physical effort. It is a technical aspect that is too often overlooked, both in training and competition, so it is essential to work on it. Indeed, on dry land, breathing is a natural and unconscious act, but this is not the case in the water.
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    Inhale, exhale, breathe!
    Swimming has quickly developed into a popular activity practiced regularly either for sport or for fun in order to beat the heat. Either way, we thought it would be helpful for you to know the different swimming strokes and their dynamics.

    ENJOY SWIMMING THIS SEASON

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