I have always been a swimmer, my other half can't swim. We are going on holiday soon and have a private pool and I want to help him to swim.The problem is he just sinks when he takes his feet off the ground. I always float automatically. I don't get why he sinks. Can anyone help with this one? He just won't float unless I am supporting him.
2006-09-12 23:10:20 · 17 answers · asked by Angel D 4 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
He is slim build
2006-09-12 23:20:14 · update #1
It can be down to body fat levels, the higher % of bodyfat the easier it is to float.
2006-09-12 23:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by the_angel_and_the_vampire 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats pretty funny the same thing happened to me last month when I went on vacation with my best friend. We were in the pool and there was only 1 float and she wanted it so I told her she could have it that I would just float around. I floated around on my back for like 5 minutes and she was amazed that I could do that. I told her it was easy and I had her try but she sunk everytime. I tried everything to get her to float like I told her to put her butt up and keep her arms out straight. Nothing worked she sunk everytime. I don't know what you can try on your husband but I hope you have better luck. Have fun on vacation.
2006-09-12 23:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buoyancy can be difficult to judge.
Maybe what you need to do is get him in the ocean - or another body of salty water - where he is likely to have more buoyancy and therefore will be more likely to float. He can gain confidence, and become a good swimmer.
Then you can take him to pools - starting in the shallow end, letting him swim there, until he is confident enough to swim in deeper waters.
Good luck.
2006-09-12 23:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by burnt_crispy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Archimede phisic law" should help.
The most of the body will stay underwater(Except the head...) the most volume of water will be pushed away and in consequence earning the maximum of positive buoyancy.
This can helped (to be more buoyant) from making long ,big breathes,being relaxed,and in salt water if possible.
Salt water is more dense than fresh water,therefore,you can be more positive buoyant.
Another good idea is to start the swimming lessons wearing a wet suit,that is positive buoyant.Then,after a short period in which he learned the basics and he will be more confident in himself,to try without.
Step,by step.
I hope to have given you a good help.
Regards.
A Diving teacher.
2006-09-13 13:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by scubanino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 09:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually people with heavier bones are less likely to float. Maybe that's the case with your friend. He needs to work the abs and legs more!
2006-09-12 23:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by titobos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him to relax and breathe normally. Everybody floats because our bodies are 90%(?) water. He may be like me and only his face will be out of the water but he can float, he just hasn't done yet.
2006-09-13 17:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by vaderismydog2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I stop swimming I sink legs first.
My legs are musclely and so have low fat levels, fat floats, muscle does'nt. He may have a simular problem.
I find breast stroke quite hard although my chubby mates find it the easiest way to swim.
2006-09-12 23:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because he needs to fill his lungs with air. More air u have in ur lungs the more u float.
He needs to fill his lungs, relax and make small movements with arms and legs.
Try to empty the air in ur lungs and u'll sink to the very botton of the pool.
2006-09-12 23:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by itablok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's probably nervous about not knowing how to swim and this makes him tense up. In order to float you have to be totally relaxed.
2006-09-12 23:13:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋