All of our swimmers will know that before every lesson we like to do a “warm up” with some stretching. Swimming, like any other form …
Scared of water? Here’s some tips to help.
At Dolphin Academy, we teach adult swimming lessons and we meet different people with a range of attitudes and experiences to the sport. We often …
Aqua Yoga: What Is It and How Does It Help During Pregnancy?
It’s difficult to keep yourself fit whilst you’re pregnant. Your normal health routine might be disrupted by your doctor’s health advice, your energy levels might …
Wading through the water wobbles
It’s incredibly frustrating when fear stops us, or those we love, from doing what we want to do in life. Fear is normal and it’s …
What are the benefits of Mermaid swimming and why should you consider it?
Mermaids are magical! Who hasn’t watched Ariel in Disney’s the Little Mermaid and thought that being a mermaid looks fun? Mermaiding (pretending to a be …
Should You Wear Goggles At Your First Lessons?
We often get asked if you should bring swimming goggles at your first swimming lessons. It might seem an easy question to answer but it’s …
Holidays are just more fun if you know how to swim!
Sometimes when a learner or a learner’s parent/guardian contacts us about learning to swim there’s a bit of urgency involved. Summer is just around the …
Why We Believe Swimming Is the Best Exercise
The staff at Dolphin Academy have been swimming for years. In fact, we love swimming so much, we turned it into our job and started …
4 Good Reasons Why We Have a No Parents at the Poolside Policy
At Dolphin Academy, we offer a wide range of swimming classes in both our Oldham and Salford locations, to a wide range of happy swimmers. …