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Here we will give you loads of great tips to help you gain the confidence you need to get back in the pool, and some good reasons why this is beneficial.

Together we will look at the following;

• Women only swimming sessions.

• Water (aqua) aerobics.

• Swimming while pregnant.

• Mother and baby swimming lessons.

Women Only Swimming Sessions

These sessions are open only to women and their young children (boys often up to the age of 8).

Why are they good?

• They are a great idea for women who feel more comfortable in a single sex swimming session. Even the lifeguard will be female.

• For religious reasons some women can only swim in single sex swimming sessions.

How do I find out about these sessions?

Use our COUNCIL LIST, choose your local council, search under sports and leisure and look for information there. If there is no obvious information use the contact detail on these websites and give your local swimming pool a ring.

Often universities open up there swimming pools to the public and a number of these provide women only swimming times.

Water (Aqua) Aerobics

Water aerobics it not just for women, but from experience nearly all participants are female. This is great as it encourages women to return week in week out for this fab exercise.

• Water aerobics is a low impact activity. This means exercise with very little stress on your joints, for example, knees, hips and ankles. It is also good for pregnant women.

• Its requires a small amount of swimming ability as most takes place in waist high water.

• The techniques come from studio aerobics, so you may already know a move or two.

• Examples of exercises are, walking, running, jumping jacks and various arm movements.

OK, it’s a great exercise, where is my nearest class?

• Most council run swimming pools will hold a class. Use our COUNCIL LIST to search for where and when.

• If you are part of a health club which has a pool, ask the instructors for details. If they don’t do a class, ask for one to be started, or move clubs.

Great Advise For Swimming While pregnant

Can I swim while I am pregnant?

YES, and for a number of very good reasons.

• Research indicates that pregnant women benefit loads from going swimming.

• It makes your stomach muscles strong, which is essential while carrying your baby.

• It also strengthens the back muscles, again essential for carrying the extra weight.

• Swimming reduces joint stiffness and high blood pressure associated with pregnancy.

(Please always check with your doctor before doing any activities whilst pregnant).

• Well if you can wait around 6 months you can take your baby to a Mother (parent) and baby class.

• For tips on what to do with your baby in the water before this time see our SWIMMING FOR BABIES section.

Mother And Baby Classes Are Great

These classes are run as much for you, the mother or parent as they are for your baby. The supervised classes will consist of activities for you and your baby and other parents and their children. These classes provide,

• A great Social event for you.

• A great social event for your baby.

• An introduction to the water for your baby.

• Good exercise for you and your baby.

• A good chance for you to bond with your baby.

To find out about local classes please visit our Swimming lessons page. Here you will find search options to help you find your nearest sessions.

Go and have a go I know you will enjoy it……

I hope this page has been of use to you, please contact us if you would like to add further tips for our readers. Thanks

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