I need help learning to swim properly...

[Karen]

I learned how to swim as a kid, at the town pond, officially, but that was just to learn proper "form," I guess! I open my eyes underwater, don't hold my nose, just my breath! Haven't been, except in my sister's pool, for years, but once you learn, you are set for life! Check the local YWCA, they often have adult swimming lessons. I cannot imagine NOT knowing how to swim, my form may not be beautiful, but I can get where I need to go!

[Logan]

Missy, I used to teach adult swimming classes (well, I really taught all different levels). I had ladies in my class that were 60 years old and afraid to put their face in the water! You are way ahead of that! Don't hesitate to get in some lessons. You know you already have half the battle won because you aren't afraid of the water, plus you can "swim", you just want to learn the proper form. Go for it! Swimming is wonderful exercise, plus it is fun!!! I have been swimming since I was 3. My mother couldn't/still can't swim and she had us learn at a very young age because she needed us to be able to save ourselves since she couldn't. I was swimming on my YMCA swim team when I was four.

You know if you don't want group lessons, you can probably find someone who would teach you privately, but it will cost more, I'm sure, but would be worth it for you to learn! It won't take much for you to nail the proper stroke and you'll be doing laps!!!

Good luck!
Logan

[Cataholic]

I've never known not how to swim. We had a pool in our backyard growing up. You either swam, or missed out on all the fun.

Most ymcas offer adult classes. Go. I think it is WAY more important to swim than not to swim. Too many situations come to mind. Plus, fear is not a good thing.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Sirrahsim
Richard, I never know when you are being serious or not but I will go look at that site just in case

Cross my heart!
REALLY!

[lizzielou742]

I used to teach swim lessons as well, and I was a lifeguard for a long time too. The first thing we always start with is floating - practice floating on your back, and on your front. Try to fill your chest cavity with as much air as you can, and flutter your hands at your sides to help keep you afloat. This will get you comfortable in the water, and floating on your stomach will help you get confident holding your face in the water. Once you're confident floating, teaching swimming is nothing more than adding arms and legs, teaching breathing rhythms, and perfecting it. Good luck!!