Jacob Garrod
Smart swimming
Learning to swim can be difficult at the best of times, however, we often see people making it harder for themselves!
It is important that...
Why you should add a snorkel to your gear bag
One piece of equipment that you might want to consider adding to your gear bag is a training snorkel. A snorkel is a great...
Dev 1 & 2: Keep swimming this winter
Why is it important to keep swimming over winter once you reach Development 1 & 2?
It is common to see people stop lessons over...
What are the benefits of group lessons at a young age?
When learning a new skillset such as swimming, learning as part of a group can be extremely helpful. There are many benefits as to...
At-home dryland programme
Here are a few ideas to help you exercise at home while the National Aquatic Centre is closed. These exercises are perfect for anybody...
Jacob’s Tips: Home workouts for Swim School kids
Here are some ways to exercise at home during lockdown which perfect for the older kids within our Swim School. I would suggest doing...
The value of Holiday Intensives
Another lot of intensives have now been and gone in January, and all we can say is WOW! The improvements we have seen from...
Jacob’s Tips: Learning to swim as an adult
We spend time and money teaching our children how to swim in order to keep themselves safe in and around the water, but it's...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Dryland training for young swimmers
If your child is keen to take their swimming more seriously, dryland training is an inevitable part of a swimmer's routine. Jacob explains why...