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I want to learn how to become an experienced swimmer and learn how to swim in deep water. I just recently had an "accident" in which I nearly drowned because I ventured into the deep end of the pool without paying attention. I would like to learn how to prevent that situation again by learning to swim.
I suggest watching a lot of online videos on how to swim or tread water, get used to having your face in the water, blowing out air underwater without inhaling water and turning to the side to breathe. Getting comfortable in the water, learn to dog paddle.
I suggest watching a lot of online videos on how to swim or tread water, get used to having your face in the water, blowing out air underwater without inhaling water and turning to the side to breathe. Getting comfortable in the water, learn to dog paddle.
Take adult swim lessons too.
The part about taking lessons is an especially good suggestion. Check with your local rec department to see whether they offer lessons at a municipal pool, or check out a private gym with a swimming pool.
The most important factor in being a good swimmer is having good aerobic capacity. Absent that, the best technique in the world will not save you from drowning in open water.
The most important factor in being a good swimmer is having good aerobic capacity. Absent that, the best technique in the world will not save you from drowning in open water.
have to agree with this. i'm pretty good with treading water myself having grown up near beaches for most of my childhood, but i've never ventured out in deep water, not even in a swimming pool, for longer than 5 minutes. my fear is that even though i can tread water, my legs/arms will start cramping on me after a short while. and that's in deep stagnant water. imagine doing that in open sea with waves hammering over you and nothing to hold on to for flotation.
The most important factor in being a good swimmer is having good aerobic capacity. Absent that, the best technique in the world will not save you from drowning in open water.
I don't agree with that. Swimming is extremely technique oriented and the better your technique the less energy expenditure and effort it takes compared to someone who's thrashing in the water.
Anyways the OP was asking about deep water in a pool, not open water (I think), which is a whole other ballgame.
The most important factor in being a good swimmer is having good aerobic capacity. Absent that, the best technique in the world will not save you from drowning in open water.
One needs to learn how to swim and practice it in order to have good lung capacity. You can be marathon runner and get gassed swimming a few laps. Technique is everything.
The most important factor in being a good swimmer is having good aerobic capacity. Absent that, the best technique in the world will not save you from drowning in open water.
True, but I think OP means "I want to be able to swim from the middle of the pool to the wall without issue." This doesn't require much more aerobic capacity than going up a flight of stairs.
There are adult swim classes out there. Look at local community bulletins (for Parks and Rec, the Y, etc...) for lessons.
No question about it, take adult swim classes at the Y. I knew how to swim but wanted to be more comfortable, took the classes (one gal was afraid even to put her face in the water). Of all the sports, it's about the most important, it can save your life. it's fun too and you'll learn the different strokes etc. Go for it.
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