I have taken about 8 swimming classes and I have not been able to swim, I will usually hold on to the rail, but after a while that is no fun. My son learned at 3 yrs old, he is 10 and swims on a swim team, whats funny is he shas tried to teach me and I just cant seem to get it.
2006-06-22 09:05:59 · 28 answers · asked by Blackfirefly 4 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
It just seems to be harder for some people. Just try working on it by yourself sometimes if you can in the shallow end, try keeping you head above the water and go deepeer in as you get more use to it. plus it's so much easier for little kids to learn things like new sports and languages than for older people (I'm not calling you old; I am just assuming that you are older than 3). Good luck :)
2006-06-22 09:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I had the same problem. And you know what my instructor said? She said that the kids learn faster because they aren't scared of drowning, they just don't know the danger, they have an aptitude to learn and hence they learn fast.
For the adults, it is harder because you know what would happen if you couldn't swim...so you are afraid to try. Try to face your fear.
I was afraid to go to the deep end of the pool and my instructor made me go there and try to swim to the wall...I actually learned after I started to dive off the side of the deep end and swim to it again...and I am proud to say that I can at least swim well enough to get outta the deep end now :D
Best thing, tell the lifeguards to keep an eye on you, it will make you feel better and don't feel bad if your son swims like a fish...just give it a try...you never know!
Good luck!!
2006-06-22 16:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by aniski7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing in learning to swim is to RELAX!!! If you're not relaxed, you won't even be able to float. If you can float, then you'll be able to swim. Find a shallow area where you can sit or stand in the water and feel ok. As you get used to being in the water, you will start to relax & then you'll be more receptive to learning to swim.
Another idea, is get yourself a "noodle" that you can float on. Swim around on that for a while & slowly try to swim without it.
2006-06-24 15:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by aehanrahan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest thing that you can do in the water to help the process along is to relax in the water, you probably have a fear of water and this is a fear that has taken root over many years
if you panic, you cause your body to make herky jerky type motions that are inefficient, tire you out, and ultimately don't provide buoyancy and the more you panic the less you can concentrate on the efficient movements of swimming
next time you get to the pool get into an area that you can still stand up in and try to concentrate on treading water
cup both your hands and wave them in a slow relaxed downward motion while bringing your legs together and then "frog kicking" them alternately, this will allow you to float and remain stationary in one position, once you've done this, you can always stop whatever stroke you are working on and go back to treading water
2006-06-22 16:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by whoisgod71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is natural, if you can't do it your mind is stopping you. The body and mind know naturally how to swim... after working at it for a while you can get the technique down too....
Good luck, swimming is a great way to relax
2006-06-22 16:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by ubet426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As crazy as it sounds, Do you have large biceps? It is difficult for anybody with large biceps to learn how to swim, if you would like more details email me.
I teach swim lessons and coach a team - I have taught adults. As an adult you should learn breaststroke before anything else. I am available for specific advice if you would like.
2006-06-24 00:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by jlharris37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had trouble learning to swim at first until one of my brother's bought me a scuba mask and flippers. It was so much fun that I learned how to swim without even realizing it.
2006-06-22 16:12:55 · answer #7 · answered by Zacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some strange people (1 in 100 if I remember) don't have natural buoyancy, you may be one of these. Can you float? If you can it's easy to swim, if you can't it's more difficult.
2006-06-22 16:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a large body mass? If you do find a deep pool. More water will help you float better. Floating is half the battle. If you don't have a large body mass then any pool will do, but learn to float first.
2006-06-22 16:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by ambys2k3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a psychological fear of letting go. It has nothing to do with bouyancy. You just have to let go. The best way to solve it is to put your head under your bathtub and breathe water in your nose just a tad bit. It's a fear and you have to overcome it, though you may not realise your doing it, your doing it subconsciously. It'll help you overcome the fear of drowing and letting go.
:)
2006-06-23 14:41:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋