Workout Activities for Mama and Baby: Swimming Lessons

Taking care of a baby is a workout in itself! But once your little one starts crawling and walking, there’s a new world of exploration right before their eyes, and guess who’s going to be breaking a sweat chasing him around?!

To further enhance their motor skills, there are some activities that I have found quite engaging for my little one while getting a fun little workout for me too! Given that it's SO hot here in Austin, the first workout I'll focus on will be on swimming!

Swimming Lessons

You can get your baby involved in swimming as early as 6 months! Your babies will learn to get comfortable in the water and gain confidence, while you learn basic safety skills and holding techniques. Water exercise has been noted to improve your baby’s endurance, coordination, and lung capacity.

Classes are typically in small group settings, so you’ll get the maximum attention from the instructor. They also offer private lessons if you prefer one-on-one training.

To learn more about class schedules and locations, here are some local places that specialize in infant/toddler swimming lessons:

1. Aqua Tots

2. Emler Swim School

3. YMCA of Austin

4. Tom’s Dive and Swim

5. City of Austin Park and Recreation Dept.