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The DNR, Division of Fish & Wildlife, recognizes 451 natural lakes in northern Indiana. Of these, 117 are in Noble County, while Steuben has 91 and Kosciusko 63.
One of the greatest gifts parents can give themselves and their children is swim lessons, say aquatics experts at Indiana University.
“It’s the best total body workout you can get, and it’s suitable for all ages, ranging from toddlers to the elderly,” says Emily Ward, director of aquatics at the Division of Campus Recreational Sports in IU’s School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. “Swimming opens up a new world of health opportunities.”
In most communities, swimming lessons are available for children and adults.
“If there is a pool, then you can find lessons,” Ward says.
Compared to kids, learning to swim is more challenging for adults, say Ward and Kellen Edelbrock, assistant director of aquatics, but it is not impossible for adults to learn how to swim. Adults are more intellectual about learning to swim. Unlike kids, adults tend to identify themselves with certain tasks and get their minds fixed in place with certain concepts, such as “I can’t swim.”
“Kids are fearless,” Edelbrock says. “With adults, you can see their brains working.”
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