Best way to learn how to swim?

Answer 1

Try jumping into a crocodile infested waterhole and I'm sure that would be the best way....otherwise make friends with an Australian! Most can swim and would be happy to show you

Answer 2

As a former swimming instructor, I recommend that you take an organized swimming class as offered by most major colleges, YMCA/YWCA or YMHA/YWHA or Boys' Club or Girls' Club. Get the Red Cross Beginner's Book and read it; once you understand the principles, and know the jargon used, it will be so much easier and much more fun, too. It's a fun experience and you will not only learn to swim correctly but you will learn elementary forms of rescues that will enable YOU or anyone to save another's life without risking your life in doing so. You will also learn safety tips. Best of all, you will learn several strokes and you will learn correctly and efficiently (and it takes about 10-12 hours total time, one hour every session).

Answer 3

you could pay for lessons or you could teach yourself like I did. Or have a friend help you. A friend can hold you under the waist as you practice strokes and kicks, or you can use a floation device. Just never be in the water alone if you can't swim...we woudn't want you to drown!

once you learn how to float swimming isn't that hard...floating is easy too if you're relaxed and not freaking out thinking "i'm gonna die i'm gonna die!"

Answer 4

Take small steps by learning to float on water first.
Get yourself one of those kick boards and use them as a floating aid device.
Once you've got (floating) that down, you can move on by working on strokes, etc.
However, signing up for swim classes with an instructor would be best.

Answer 5

It varies from person to person and may include some things like dropping the person into deep water and teaching them how to fend for themselves.

Well, what worked with a scardie cat like me (and trust me anyone can do this) is recruit a PATIENT teacher, then remember some facts like it takes a long sixty seconds or more to drown not a few seconds and more importantly, remember the human body floats (at least most ppl not everyone) when lifeless. Use that ability. When u allow the water to "carry" you and and "fight" or "fidget" against it, swimming strokes like the front crawl seem to come naturally.

And if I can do it, so too can anyone else. I was the biggest coward.

Good luck

Answer 6

I think you should get comfortable in the water first, and try kicking your legs with your arms above your head. After that, take swimming lessons.

Answer 7

there is no suitable age for studying swimming. besides swimming keeps us extra healthful and healthful. in case you sense which you incredibly want to learn swimming appropriate then what r u waiting for? pass forward!

Answer 8

if there's a will there's a way
combine courage and determination
and soon after the swimpool you're taking scuba certification.
dont forget to bring a nice buddy with you in the open water course.
tata

Answer 9

join a swim club/team. start from the beginning and work your way up. dont be afraid of being the oldest one there. the older you are, the faster you improve.

Answer 10

go to a pool & ask a lifeguard to teach you how to swim