What's the latest age to learn swimming?

Question

If I want to effectively swim....Would 20s be too late?& how do I let go of my fear for water?

Answer 1

It's never too late to learn. If you have a fear of water, start out slow by playing in a wading pool or somewhere there is no pressure. Once you get comfortable, then you can learn how to swim.

Answer 2

Yes, you can learn to swim. I have taught adults of all ages! It is harder for adults to psychologically let go of their fears than kids, which is why many adults give up. You really do have to let go of the fear to swim because fear causes tense muscles and tense muscles sink. The key is relaxation.

I would recommend that you talk to your local YMCA about private swimming lessons. Make sure the instructor has experience teaching adults.

If you want to begin getting comfortable on your own, try going into water that is about chest deep where you can stand comfortably. Then work on lifting your legs and floating for a second. As you get more comfortable, try getting horizontal in the water. But your best bet would be a swim instructor who can be there for you to help calm you and encourage you. You can do it! Good luck!

Answer 3

well 20 is a little late to know how to swim cuz 90% of people learn at like 5 or 6 ... even 3-4 years old! But if ou really want to learn to swim then go ahead, if this is a random question and u already know how and dont really care... then i think 20's r way too late. if u seriously dont know how then go early in the morning when no ones there ( if its a public pool) dont want to make a fool out of yourself and get made fun of by little kids right?

Answer 4

I once had a lady in her late 70's learn how to swim. We were both so thrilled when she did a back float!
Your 20's is not too late. No age is!
Your fear of water? After seeing Jaws, I stopped taking baths and the ocean scares me.
Go to a kiddy pool, take some kids with you and go with your friends. Go in the shallow end of the pool,
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Answer 5

u can learn to swim at any time and if u have a fear of the water, try to get use to the water have someone close ( a good friend or something ) there with u and it might help if they weren't and could swim or u guys can try to get over ur fear together how ever u want to do it, ur choice! and see if this helps u alright but I doesn't help to keep ur fear forever, my ? is do u like swimin or but if u dont I would try to like water first before u try to learn to swim, just a tip...lol

Answer 6

It is never too late. Many places have adult classes and one on one and if you do learn to swim, it may take some time, but knowing that you can do something to save yourself in the water should you ever need to, will help you with your fear. Good luck!

Answer 7

It's never too late to learn how to swim. I teach adults how to swim at my job. I have taught people as old as 85 years. I helps to have someone to guide you with lessons or a helper when you first get in the water to overcome your fears.

Answer 8

The 20's is not to late infact it's NEVER to late, just a few years Rosa Parks @ 87 , or sumthing like that was taking swim lessons, to get rid of ur fear go to ur local pool and mayb ask 4 private lessons frm one of the life guards, they're very understanding and they can help u along the way! Good luck ;o) Remeber NEVER b embarresed bout that, ur fear isn't as bad as mine over flushing toilets, although I STILL do!!! Blush

Answer 9

My mother was in her 70's when she learned to get over the fear of water. As long as you are breathing, you are not too old. Check with the Y in your town if they have one and ask about a chickens class for swimming. If all else fails, get someone that will be patient with you that you can trust and have them help you. first put your face in the water, very shallow water like in a bathtub. Then move out to deeper water and do it some more. Fianlly, have your friend help with letting you get your feet off the bottom and then go step by step to get rid of those fears. If nothing else, contact me and you can come on over and I will work with you on it. I guarantee my work as I taught many that have been scared to death to even put their face in the water and now they are like fish. Good luck.

Answer 10

I would have to say the lastest age to learn is about the day you die from old age. Swimming is not like languages, its just as easy to learn at 40 as it is at 4, now get out there and have some fun!