Bloggers
Jane-Ann
Jane-Ann is a writer, web publisher, and swimming teacher. She completed the year-long Shaw Method teaching diploma in 2004.
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The Real Shaw Method Experience with Huseyin Dermis ...
Bridget Malarkey has been learning the Shaw Method with Huseyin Dermis since September 2012. Here Bridget discusses her experience and development of techniques with the Art of Swimming and how Huseyin has helped in her progression. Why did you sign up for swimming lessons – were you a beginner or improver?I learnt to swim a bit as a child, but ...Apr 19 -
Why I went on an Art of Swimming holiday: Janet Davies
Janet Davies travelled to Iceland last summer with Art of Swimming. It was Janet's second AoS holiday, the first was in the Maltese island of Gozo in 2007. These were two quite different trips as Janet remembers ... Why did you go to Gozo in 2007? I went on the swimming holiday to learn to swim. I was terrified of water following an incident when ...Mar 29 -
Peter Brierley hits 60
We can't believe that one of our best loved teachers Peter Brierley is about to turn 60 as he really doesn't look it. We think it is all the swimming and, of course, the influence of the Alexander Technique. To celebrate his birthday here's the story of his journey from London commuter to Shaw Method teacher.Just over ten years ago Peter was workin ...Feb 27 -
Tried&tested: Aqua Sphere Seal 2.0
Thanks very much to our in house tester Phil Tibenham who has put the new mask from Aqua Sphere through its paces. Here is his report ... I've tried these goggles a few times now, and although at first I was longing for my usual pair of bashed up Aqua Sphere Vistas I'm starting to warm to them. In summary I'd say the plus points are that they are ...Feb 05 -
I am a Shaw Method swimmer: Eve Margrett
Eve Margrett could "kind of swim" before she came to lessons with Art of Swimming but she was out of breath after about half a length. A bad back led her to the Alexander Technique and from there she discovered Shaw Method, a way of helping her back and teaching her to swim at the same time ... Why do you think you were having a problem swimming?I ...Jan 30 -
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Phil Tibenham
Phil Tibenham is an extremely keen swimmer, indoors and outdoors. He is also one of the most long serving and experienced Shaw Method teachers working at Art of Swimming having trained with Steven Shaw in 1998.
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Tried&tested: Aqua Sphere K180 goggles
I have used Aqua Sphere goggles for many years and have been recently using the Aqua Sphere Vista, a much larger goggle than these new ones. When I took the K180 for a test swim I found them to have excellent peripheral vision, which you really notice when you turn to breathe and they stay on well even with a strong push off the wall. As you would ...Apr 23 -
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Dr Chris Fenn
Dr Chris Fenn is a nutrition consultant with special interest in exercise nutrition. She is a keen Shaw Method swimmer, cyclist, walker and adventurer.
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Is your after-swim snack making you fat?
If you enjoy swimming, and enjoy a post-swim nibble, the title of this article may cause you to worry. After all, if you want to lose weight, the Government’s advice is simple – “eat less and do more”. For most people, this makes absolute sense. After all, we have had the message drummed into us for the last 30 years. In addition, everyone knows th ...May 28 -
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