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I can stay afloat by doggie paddling or doing a backstroke but I can’t swim!
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feel self-empowered.
 "It was completely empowering!"
How I did it: It was always a goal of mine, and a certain humiliating admission, that I wanted to learn to swim. My biggest issue was floating/maneuvering in water for long periods of time and breathing while swimming. Lessons & tips: Practice! Resources: Local university class
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I really want to learn to swim, this is going to sound funny:
I love the water but I’m aquaphobic.
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I want to get a couple of Total Immersion DVDs and practing breathing exercises twice a week.
I’ll also sign up for swimming lessons at our new YMCA, local gym or any suitable option I can find.
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Ask for advice: Get help from people who've accomplished this goal
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New Brunswick
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Ami in Wünderland asks,
“i've never had a massive ear ache or ear infection, i credit this to avoiding water. can i except ear problems if i start swimming?”
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justagurl asks,
“how do people stay afloat in one spot when in deep water? is this what is called treading water?”
— 15 months ago |
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priyam_79 asks,
“INSTRUCTIONS FOR SWIMMING”
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Dallas
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dperfect1 asks,
“I don't know how to swim however on a trip to cozumel last year i managed to stay afloat i say it was due to the ocean water (they salt water makes you float) but i dont know how to propel myself (so snorkeling was somewhat a disaster)any suggestions?”
— 3 years ago |
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 London
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Angie asks,
“when (trying) swimming, i can move my legs and arms properly, but i can't move my body up to the surface to breathe! I just SINK instead. Sounds silly, but how can I improve that?”
— 4 years ago |
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pepsiboii asks,
“how to stay on top of the water”
— 4 years ago |
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 Ann Arbor
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Bentley314 asks,
“when swimming, whats the best way to keep water from going into my nose? I've tried breathing out of my nose, but i run out of air in seconds when i do that...any advice?”
— 4 years ago |
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