How to swim

you'll learn how to swim, even if you have no prior experience and have never been in the water before. By the end, you'll feel comfortable and safe around and in the water.

When learning to swim, it's best to have someone with you to watch over you, especially as you venture into deeper water. Learning in a pool or a calm lake is easier and more comfortable than in the ocean due to waves. It's also helpful to wear a mask or goggles to see underwater, reducing any claustrophobic feelings.

Let's get started:

Floating: Remember, as long as your lungs are full, you'll naturally float. Head to the shallow end of the pool where you can stand. Take a deep breath and curl up into a ball. You'll notice you're floating. Then, breathe out and you'll start to sink. This exercise shows that keeping your lungs full helps you float. Practice floating by taking a breath, curling up, floating for 5-10 seconds, then standing up and relaxing. Repeat until you're comfortable with your face in the water.

Kicking: Now we'll learn to kick to move forward. The kick has three parts: pulling your legs in, flexing and kicking out, and collecting your feet together. Practice this movement while holding onto the edge of the pool. Once it feels natural, use a floating board or an empty water bottle to keep your upper body above water while practicing kicks. When you're comfortable, try floating on your back and kicking without holding on.

Using Your Arms: Start by practicing arm movements while standing. Stretch your arms forward, move them around while keeping them straight, and collect them together. Twist your palms outward when pushing the water. Once you get the hang of it, lay on your belly, stretch out, and use your arms to move forward. Your arms should help you push forward and stay afloat.

Combining Arms and Legs: Now, combine the kicks and arm movements. Pull your legs in, kick out while stretching your arms, then use your arms to glide forward. Repeat this motion to swim. At first, it might be easier to keep your head above water, but as you get better, try putting your head down while kicking and bringing it up to breathe. This will help you swim faster.

Before moving to the deep end of the pool where you can't touch the bottom, practice swimming without touching the bottom and learn how to tread water and float on your back to avoid panicking if you get tired. There's a link in the description for more on treading water and back floating.

If you can, take a swimming course with a coach to improve your technique and enjoy the water more. Hope you enjoyed this video! For more like this, please subscribe and hit the bell button to get notified of future uploads. Have a great day!

Step 4: Swimming with Coordination

Combining Movements: Now it’s time to combine the kicks and arm movements. Pull your legs in, kick out while stretching your arms forward, and use your arms to glide forward in the water. Repeat this motion, and you’ll be swimming! Initially, it might be easier to swim with your head above water, but as you become more confident, try putting your head down while kicking. When you pull your arms around, they’ll push your upper body and head out of the water for a breath. Breathe in when your head is above water, and breathe out when it’s underwater.

Preparing for the Deep End

Building Confidence: Before moving to the deep end of the pool, practice swimming around without touching the bottom. It’s also smart to learn how to tread water and float on your back to avoid panicking if you get tired. There’s a link in the description on how to tread water and float on your back.

Taking a Course: If possible, consider taking a swimming course with a coach. A coach can help you refine your technique and become a better swimmer, allowing you to enjoy the water more.