During their holidays, most people go to the sea in families, couples and singles. It's so great to lie on the beach, and then plunge into pleasant water and swim a dozen meters. However, there are people who do not know how to swim. They just stand on the shore and look with envy at those who swim in the sea. But do not be discouraged, absolutely any person, regardless of age, can learn to stay on the water!
Instructions
Step 1
First, stop being afraid to be in the water. Inspire yourself that this is not a hostile environment, but a place to relax. Take in more air in your lungs, hold your breath and lie down on the water. You will not drown by all the laws of physics. People who are afraid of drowning try to lower their legs down to stand on them in case of danger. Overcome your fear. Try to float with one hand on the side. Relax and imagine that you are lying on an air mattress. Train many times and you will succeed!
Step 2
Now the next step is to try to stay on the water not on your back, but in a prone position. This is much more difficult and may not work right away. Exercise so that as a result you can lie on your stomach, while making minimal hand strokes. If you do not learn to lie on the water without fear, then further steps in training will be meaningless.
Step 3
Now let's try to achieve the correct body position while swimming. It is worth noting that the swimmer always keeps parallel to the surface of the water. This is done only in order to reduce the surface of resistance with water. The less your body will "push" through the water, the easier it will be for you to stay on it. Accordingly, your entire body, including arms, legs, torso and head should be kept parallel to the surface of the water.
Step 4
Now let's look at how to properly hold your head and breathe while swimming. In water, many instinctively begin to lift their heads so as not to swallow water. Keep in mind that the higher you raise your head, the more difficult it will be for you to swim. Therefore, the head must be at least half submerged in water. In order not to gulp in water, there are some tips. First, breathe in through your mouth at a time when during the next stroke (if you are crawling) your head will be turned to the side. Then breathe out through your nose into the water. If you follow this recommendation, the risk of water entering the lungs will be almost eliminated. Therefore, use your mouth to inhale and your nose to exhale. Now you know how to learn to swim, we wish you succeed!
