I have always been able to swim but it has been mainly doggy paddle, max 1 pool length People tried to teach me but it hasn't improved it at all. I cannot swim using the proper strokes for any significant length of time.
This doesn't bother me, but is is strange and slightly funny. Does anyone else have the same experience.
2007-01-22 08:31:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
yea, I tend to sink too. I'm older and heaver now, so does help that I have more buoyancy than I did when younger, but I still have a hard time, just always take a flotation device and wear it.
Good Luck, and if you have to use that excuse to get the cute life guard to help you when ever your friends are busy swimming and you are left out.....it's funny how many people will try and help you learn, especially pretty life guard girls, don't know why they are just very helpful, and most are quite friendly too:)))
2007-01-22 08:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by rooster2381 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't ever expect to be around the water - fishing, boating, etc - it's not a problem. If there's a chance you will be, I'd consider taking adult swim classes. Try the local YMCA, the high school pool, a community adult ed program, etc.
I think swimming is a basic skill that everyone who wants to be in or on the water should know. Most people can learn it, once they learn to be comfortable in the water. When I took a scuba course, my instructor told us about a fellow diver who was in the Navy with him. This guy could not float at all. Even with a wetsuit, he would sink. And a wetsuit is basically made of a form of foam rubber, which floats like a cork. The instructor couldn't figure out how the guy learned to swim, but he did fine as a diver.
2007-01-22 08:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ofcourse you can. The speed at which you learn will vary. Its really dependant on each person. Ihave met a bunch of high 40 years old that can out run or out anything 18 years old. Ofcourse at your age I don't think you can become oympic material. But you certainly cna improve your cardio. Swiming is a low impact exercise so its a realy good choice for you. I think the most important thing to remember is to have fun. Talk to the people at the Y and I'm sure they'll help you. But remember, if its not fun then is a waste of time.
2016-05-23 22:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and I am now 32 and for a long time we lived near the sea, so I should have learned. At least we can probably both swim enough to stay alive till we get rescued. Oh I also have a fear of drowning, so that makes it even worse. I am now going to make sure my daughter can swim!
2007-01-22 08:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Corrine L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a swimming instructor for more than 8 years and in my whole life i have never been in a position that i cant teach someone stroke ! Even special people do learn ! believe me all you need is a good teacher and not any people as you mentioned.
Don't give up ....
2007-01-22 10:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty much the same. I wish i could swim better and have more stamina because i really enjoy it.
Also some people find it more difficult to swim depending on what their roots are.
2007-01-22 08:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by linkysplinx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I can keep myself afloat and until my mid-20's that was all. Even now I can swim fairly strongly on my back but still can't manage it on my front.
2007-01-22 08:34:15 · answer #7 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA! Me too! A few strokes, and I'm underwater swimming. :)
2007-01-22 08:33:22 · answer #8 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My dad threw me in the lake and said sink or swim. I made it to shore.
2007-01-22 08:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Biker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have but mine has slowly improve but i do understand why its kinda weird you just cant get the hang of it an you buts good all the same.
2007-01-22 08:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋