Laura Quilter
Age no barrier for Penny Slack
Have you ever noticed that older person round the gym, at the pool, in your fitness classes?
They tend to shuffle about the place, systematically...
What to expect: Learning to swim as an Adult
Learning to swim as an adult can be a daunting decision.
The fear of judgment, a negative prior experience, and apprehension can ripple through your...
Artistic Athletes: create art through your sport
As a swimmer, I’ve been schooled about the importance of ‘rest and recovery’ for years.
It has fallen on persistently deaf ears until recently.
A year...
Why learning to swim as an adult could benefit your life
Learning to swim is a quintessential part of being a Kiwi.
We are surrounded by water. Enjoying our beaches, lakes and waterways safely means being...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Have you got heel pain?
Plantar fascia pain Aka ‘Runners heel'
The plantarfascia is the layer of tissue between the skin and the muscles on the sole of the feet....
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...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
