Swim Lessons
Why Swim:
Swimming is one of the few ways of getting exercise that improves
your total fitness because it can boost strength, stamina and flexibility
all at the same time. Swimming calls more muscles into play with exact
coordination than most other sports, and its high repetition of movement
makes it extremely beneficial to the cardio- vascular system. It has
all the cardiovascular benefits of running, but with some of the strength-building
effects of weight training and some of the flexibility-promoting effects
of dance classes. Swimming uses all the major muscle groups, and is an
aerobic exercise that helps keep your heart and lungs healthy. Swimming
also helps to keep your joints flexible, especially in the neck, shoulders
and hips as your limbs and body move through the water. The private swim
lesson program at Ames Racquet & Fitness Center teaches the confidence
that kids and adults need to be successful in the water. Private swim
lessons are offered to members ages preschool - adult and are set up
to meet your specific goals. You or your child will have fun while learning
how to swim, improving your strokes, or technique. We will work specifically
with you or your child no matter what your swimming level is. Whether
it's helping you overcome your fear of the water, or simply learning
a new stroke, we will stay with you every stroke of the way, as your
confidence builds.
- Open to all members ages preschool - Adult
- Learn how to swim and stay afloat
- Lessons are set up for your ability, and designed around what you want to learn
- Improve technique, and or specific strokes
- Learn how to do stroke specific turns
- All levels of swimming
For more information on swim lessions, check out our brochure! Click on the links below.
Get to Know our Swim Professional Tim Hanson:
education:
Bachelor of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Anatomy and Psychology Iowa State University
employment:
Ames Fire Department-Firefighter since 2002
certifications:
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
American Heart CPR certified
swimming experience:
17 years as a competitive swimmer
Iowa High School State
Champion
Held nine school records
Four year letter winner- Iowa State
University
Competed for the 1994 Big 8 championship team
coaching experience:
13 years of coaching/instruction experience
11 years at Des Moines
Golf & County Club as a swim coach, instructor and lifeguard
- wrote and facilitated daily workouts
- supervised 50+ swimmers age 9 and older (ran endurance training and practice for ages 11 +
- instructed stoke clinics for advanced swimmers
- participated in coaching and instruction clinics hosted by Trip Hedrick
Two years as assistant swim coach for ISU men's swim program under Trip Hedrick
- assisted with daily workouts and stroke analysis
- facilitated dry-land strength training
- assisted with Cyclone swim camps
- certified NCAA Division 1 recruiter
Contact:
Tim Hansen
Phone: 515-229-7753
E-mail: cloneswimming@hotmail,com
