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Hi!,
I am an adult and very much determined to learn swimming. I attended swimming classes (just for few days and it was a waste) where my instructor told me that i was a sinker and that i have to practise a lot to float and ultimately swim. I go everyday to the pool and try to swim using some floatation devices. I use a noodel under my belly and a dumble like object to hold and kick my legs. But the problem is i do not see any progress and i feel frustrated doing the same thing everyday. i do not use my hand to push the water nor do i follow the breathing technique. i keep my head above water and i just keep kicking. I have decide to use the float suit so that i can also start using my hands and learn breathing. My question is, for a newbie is it advisable to learn swimming using a float suit cos my instructor said no. Thank you Sunil |
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(Sunil Kumar)
Consider fins. Gleshna Overheard at 2004 ESA Northeastern Regional Surf Contest: "F%&*, I got beaten by a guy from the Great Lakes!" |
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Sunil,
I was in a similar situation until very recently. I think flotation devices won't help you. I believe the key is learning how to balance your body in the water. Can you lie on your back and stay afloat? I found that learning this skill was crucial for my progress. And at least for me the trick was in the head position. It has to be pretty much flat in the water with only face sticking out. As soon as I would bend my neck forward I would sink. Actually, I learned from the discussions on this forum about the Total Immersion approach to teaching swimming and I got the "Swimming made easy" book from my local library and this whole method seems to be about proper balancing body in the water... Try going to their website www.totalimmersion.net /MM "Sunil Kumar" wrote in message om... Hi!, I am an adult and very much determined to learn swimming. I attended swimming classes (just for few days and it was a waste) where my instructor told me that i was a sinker and that i have to practise a lot to float and ultimately swim. I go everyday to the pool and try to swim using some floatation devices. I use a noodel under my belly and a dumble like object to hold and kick my legs. But the problem is i do not see any progress and i feel frustrated doing the same thing everyday. i do not use my hand to push the water nor do i follow the breathing technique. i keep my head above water and i just keep kicking. I have decide to use the float suit so that i can also start using my hands and learn breathing. My question is, for a newbie is it advisable to learn swimming using a float suit cos my instructor said no. Thank you Sunil |
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I wouldn't recomment it.. being a "sinker" makes it a little harder at the
begining.. but you'll get over that.. taking classes is a good idea.. but as someone said already.. what makes a big difference while swimming is balance and position.. not how much you float.. just relax.. take your time.. and learn the right techniques ! Personaly myself I don't float too good.. didn't keep me from learning how to swim (though I learned as a kid.. which makes it easier) Using a floatation (sp ???????) suit will only make you dependent of it.. because when you stop using it you'll have to start all over again and over that you'll have to loose bad habits you learned from the suit (improper position etc) Keep trying.. swimming is the absolute best activity there is ! I just got back to it and can't believe I spent a whole 5 years without swimming !!!!! -- Will~ The problem with this world is stupidity, now I'm not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off everything and let the problem solve itself? "Sunil Kumar" wrote in message om... Hi!, I am an adult and very much determined to learn swimming. I attended swimming classes (just for few days and it was a waste) where my instructor told me that i was a sinker and that i have to practise a lot to float and ultimately swim. I go everyday to the pool and try to swim using some floatation devices. I use a noodel under my belly and a dumble like object to hold and kick my legs. But the problem is i do not see any progress and i feel frustrated doing the same thing everyday. i do not use my hand to push the water nor do i follow the breathing technique. i keep my head above water and i just keep kicking. I have decide to use the float suit so that i can also start using my hands and learn breathing. My question is, for a newbie is it advisable to learn swimming using a float suit cos my instructor said no. Thank you Sunil |
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I think being able to float is very closely related to being able to relax
in the water; relax, breathe and practice in water that's not too deep, maybe up to your chest. Also, I love to float on my back and just gently move my arms to keep me moving. Don't worry if your legs sink, just move your arms enough to propel yourself. I find it very easy to float when i wear my fins but then i'm usually on my tummy and practicing bilateral breathing; the drag on my ankles when I'm on my back is a bit heavy for me. Hope this helps. "Gleshna" wrote in message ... (Sunil Kumar) Consider fins. Gleshna Overheard at 2004 ESA Northeastern Regional Surf Contest: "F%&*, I got beaten by a guy from the Great Lakes!" |
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A great*exchange of information.
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