Is it also true that it is time taking to learn compared if u start at an early age??
2007-03-13 05:41:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
i dont think it is ever to late to learn to swim and i really dont think it would be hard to learn. it is very easy to swim its just hard to learn the techniques to swim fast. i learned to swim on my 11th birtday basically by myself, i taught myself. it is up to you if you want to learn you can do it.
2007-03-13 06:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never too late! It may take a little more time to learn at an older age, but you shouldn't have a problem (only if you are afraid of the water).
2007-03-13 05:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by fifi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything comes more naturally to children when it comes to learning new things. That's why most toys are educational and imagination stimuli. It is also a lot easier for kids to learn many things because they are so pliable and eager, instead of concerned about what others think, or scared. Unless you are downright terrified of water, it should come easy because humans are fairly aquatic creatures. Even with phobias, it is worth busting the fear to learn.
I personally think everyone needs to know how to swim. There are three really important reasons adult non-swimmers should get on in there besides the fact that water is fun and social.
1. It is great exercise. Low impact, all over body health, relaxing. As we age and mobility issues/arthritis kick in, sometimes the only exercise we can really do well is in the water. So that is for later in life.
2. It's just good safety to know how to behave in water, to know how to at least tread water if you find yourself in "over your head" and move toward safety, even if you don't know all the strokes. In such case you need that comfort vs freakout factor, and maybe just treading and doggy paddling. But even that skill could mean the difference between life and death.
3. If you have kids or want kids...they will know how to swim, guaranteed, rarely does a kid slip by these days that doesn't swim. You will be at a disadvantage if you can't take them, play with them and supervise them, as well as save them if necessary. Even with lifeguards.
I would go on to say it is just a good civic skill, kids or no kids...anyone could find themselves in trouble. This is a different level of swimming skill, esp with adults, but if you are going to learn to swim yourself, you should go ahead and get your lifesaving class in...bonus of CPR.
Every YMCA with a pool has lessons for every age, for every skill, for every budget. There is no excuse. Have fun!
2007-03-13 06:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is never to late to learn how to swim. swimming is for all ages and all levels. it doesnt matter by age at all as long as you want to and are determined to.
and to homeward07 let me let you know there is a thing called masters swimming for people ages 18 and up to swim competativly and there are people who swim who are in their 90s that actually win their races and look very good.
2007-03-13 05:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by ced 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a undesirable adventure additionally while i grew to become into youthful yet I nevertheless swim competitively. do no longer permit it get you down. kay? you're able to do it! additionally that's in no way too previous using earnings a thank you to swim. Kinda like that final section interior the action picture "looking Nemo" you realize the section the place they say "purely shop on swimming". purely in no way provide up and you gets there!
2016-10-18 06:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can learn anything at any age. Swimming is fantastic exercise.
2007-03-13 05:45:38 · answer #6 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you not take lessons.
Swimming is for sissies. Take up bare-fisted boxing.
I know of no one who swims at 32 who is not at least borderline homosexual.
NOTE: The human body was not meant to be seen uncovered after the age of 21 for males, and 17 for women.
2007-03-13 05:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its not too late, and usually the earlier you learn, the faster you learn. kids minds are like sponges, absorb everything. so yea it takes longer for adults to learn
2007-03-13 17:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it 's never to late to learn anything if you want to learn how to roller skate now hey up to you it's not to late hey do your thing and learn how to swim cause that's what you want to do
2007-03-13 05:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by MRS DEE 2 U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's never ever too late to try something new! sure, it might take a little exetra time to learn it. but if you really want to, then it's worth it! i say you should try to learn to swim. (plus, it's really fun! hah)
2007-03-13 05:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lauren M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋