Big Blue Swim School Shares Essential Health Benefits of Swimming for Child Health Month

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School reminds parents of the importance of swim lessons in honor of Child Health Month in October and Child Health Day on October 7. Child Health Month is the perfect time to highlight the physical and mental health benefits of swimming for parents and caregivers who want to prioritize their child’s development.

“Child health and development is an important conversation to continue year-round, but we want to take the time during Child Health Month to give some extra attention to the physical and mental health benefits swimming can have on your little loved ones,” says Chris DeJong, Founder and President of Big Blue Swim School, and five-time U.S. National Champion swimmer.

In honor of Child Health Month, Big Blue Swim School offers its top five benefits of swimming for kids:

1. Enhanced Safety – Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in kids ages 1 – 4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14. Learning to swim is a life skill that helps kids stay safe in the water, and year-round swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%, according to the CDC.
2. Greater Muscle Development – Swimming requires whole-body strength and helps children safely develop muscle. It is also a low-impact sport, which means kids have a lower chance of injuring joints or bones than when playing other sports.
3. Healthier Heart – Swimming promotes cardiovascular health. It strengthens the heart, making it more efficient in supplying blood throughout the body, improves blood vessel function, and lowers blood pressure. Coupled with stronger muscles, a healthier heart boosts stamina and endurance in other sports and activities.
4. Superior Mental Health – Swim lessons can help the mind relax. Being in the water is naturally calming, while exercise releases endorphins and reduces the stress hormone cortisol.
5. Better Cognitive Function – Improved cognitive function is a natural side effect of swimming. Kids who learn to swim early in life tend to have better-developed visual-motor skills, and kids who begin swimming early in life achieve mental and physical milestones earlier than their peers.

“As we head into the colder months, many families often don’t have swim lessons on their radar,” adds DeJong. “Starting swim lessons now is the best time to ensure your child is prepared and confident for the next swim season while enabling better cognitive function, balance, sleep and social skills.”

If you are looking for a trusted partner to build your child’s confidence in the water and teach them a lifelong love of swimming, visit www.bigblueswimschool.com.

About Big Blue Swim School

Big Blue Swim School offers an unparalleled swim lesson experience made easier and more effective by professional instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and family-friendly facilities. Big Blue creates and celebrates Big Moments in the pool which leads to kids learning they can achieve anything in life. Founded in 2009 by national champion swimmer Chris DeJong, Big Blue now has 40 pools and counting across the U.S. To learn more, visit www.BigBlueSwimSchool.com.