If you have a backyard swimming pool, you’ve already taken a huge step closer to improved health! But you still have to get in the water and make it work for you. If you read Part 1 of this series, perhaps you were surprised at all the types of people for whom aquatic workouts are […]
Fitness
Aquatic Workouts: Who Can Benefit, Part 1
It’s no surprise that there are many forms of exercise that don’t work for everyone. But aquatic workouts are actually able to work for many of us for whom traditional workouts won’t. When you have a backyard swimming pool, you increase the accessibility of this kind of workout while also decreasing the obstacles to it. […]
How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 2
Learning to cope with losing your voice as a coach or teacher isn’t easy. In our first article in this series, we looked at some practical tips for navigating this unpleasant scenario. Here are a few more ways you can try to either avoid losing your voice or get it back as quickly as possible […]
Nuts & Bolts of Priority Enrollment for Your Gymnastics Center
The cloud-based platform used by Jackrabbit Class management software can be an asset to your gymnastics center in a variety of ways. One of the most significant benefits comes in the form of online registration. In addition to ensuring accuracy and saving time for you, your gymnastics center staff members, and your students’ parents, many […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
Running a successful swim school in today’s competitive market involves a lot of different factors. As we mentioned in our first and second articles, maintaining attractive, user-friendly and clean facilities is critical to attracting and retaining students. Offering quick, easy online enrollment, registration and billing options is another key element. But none of those secondary […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
When it comes to attracting students to your swim school, the look of your facilities can either serve as a help or a hindrance. We’ve already mentioned (see Part 1) the importance of making sure your pool area has attractive landscaping, plenty of shade and comfortable seating. Another point we raised was using bright, fun […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
Perhaps you remember a time when the only factor a parent would think about when choosing a swim school was how close it was to home. Nowadays, distance is just one of many considerations parents have, and it’s not always even very high up on their list of priorities. In fact, today’s parents are often […]
Ways That Owning a Pool Can Help You Conquer Stress, Part 2
There are plenty of reasons to consider owning a pool. Whether it be having a place to spend quality time with family, finding a convenient way to exercise at home, or making your home the neighborhood entertainment destination, pools have a lot to offer, One of the main benefits to owning a pool is the […]
Ways That Owning a Pool Can Help You Conquer Stress, Part 1
Do you struggle to cope with stress in your life? Whether it’s an overloaded work schedule, a complicated social life, or the demands of caring for a family, battling stress is a part of practically everyone’s regular routine. When you allow your stress to get out of control, it can actually end up compromising your […]
How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 3
Recognizing bullying behaviors in your dance studio is crucial, but it’s only the first step to making your studio a bully-free zone (see Parts 1 & 2). In this article, we’ll delve into some of the positive steps you can take to make your studio a more accepting place for aspiring dancers to learn and […]