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How to learn to tread water by totoro_totoro

"I finally learned how to tread water. Once I got the hang of it I wondered how it had taken me so long to learn."

How I did it: I went to a training pool.  I could just about touch the bottom of the pool on tip toes.  I asked a few people to show me how they tread water.  After watching their different styles I circled my legs and arms and amazingly I actually stayed afloat.  It is something that is harder to explain than it is to do.

Lessons & tips: Get someone to show you how they tread water.  Start by learning to tread water in deep water where you can just about touch your toes to the bottom.  Don't worry too much about the exact way in which you move your legs and arms.  Everyone treads water differently. 


 

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    girlbytheriver

    worth it :] 2 years ago

    I learned to tread water when i was a kid in swim class. It’s pretty easy once you get the rythm. with your legs, do a motion as if you’re riding a bicycle. bring your arms straight out on each side then bring them together like you’re giving repeated bear hugs. good luck!

    Jun 27, 2007, 11:45AM PDT | 0 comments


    yakuza who has missed me?

    Smart hands 3 years ago

    This page and video helped me tremendously.

    Oct 19, 2006, 08:33PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    jennyinabottl

    Untitled 3 years ago

    Hey…you never know when you’re going to fall off a boat!

    Mar 29, 2006, 08:12AM PST | 0 comments


    Rozlynn_Awakening

    Untitled 3 years ago

    I have a huge fear of getting thrown over board and lost in the middle of the ocean, I know its a bit random seeing as how I’ve only ever been to the beach 3 times in my life but who ever said fears has to be rational and logical? So it’s nice to know that incase my fear ever comes to fruition that I wont die dew to drowning. Sharks, cold, lack of water yes, drowning no, either way though I still don’t like to swim.

    Dec 17, 2005, 04:17PM PST | 0 comments


    thatgirlsab

    it's totally mental 4 years ago

    I can swim, but I can’t tread water. I know it’s totally a mental thing.

    Sep 16, 2005, 11:48PM PDT | 1 cheer | 5 comments


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