The famous proverb says: "To learn to swim, you need to get into the water." Therefore, to begin with, choose a place where you will study: a pool or an open shallow body of water, preferably without a strong current.
Instructions
Step 1
Before learning to swim directly, learn to breathe by immersing your chest in water. Don't be afraid of water, relax, calm your breathing and breathe evenly, keeping your head above the water. If you get scared, squeeze and stop breathing, it will be much more difficult for you to swim.
Step 2
Try to have as few distractions as possible in your first lesson, the water is pleasant to the body, there is no strong wind and excitement, and that at least someone is watching over you. The ideal option is a swimming pool. Or the sea, as salt water helps you learn to swim.
Step 3
Go into the water up to your chest, inhale and hold your breath. Immediately after that, immerse yourself in the water, pull your knees to your chest and fix them with your hands. Tuck your nose into your knees and hold for as long as there is enough breath. Repeat the exercise until you overcome your fear of water and feel free in it.
Step 4
Go into the water up to your chest and turn around to face the shore. Pushing your legs vigorously and extending your arms forward, lie with your chest on the surface of the water so that your body begins to slide towards land. When you are finished sliding, stand on your feet. After mastering this exercise, make it harder. While sliding, do the paddling movements with your feet like fins. The movements themselves should be light, not too vigorous, and the toes should be extended. Try to relax while sliding.
Step 5
Connect to the slip motion with your hands. So, to swim in a canine style, keep your bent arms in front of you shoulder-width apart. Take turns raking the water under you with your hands, making sure that the movements are even and calm. Keep your head above the water. Swim as long as you have enough strength.
Step 6
Be sure to watch your breathing. Breathe through your nose, slightly inflate your cheeks, keep your head above the surface of the water, tilting it as far back as possible. Once you've mastered this type of swimming, try dipping your chin into the water to relax your neck muscles.
Step 7
Try a different swimming style. Do the movements with your legs in a frog style: pulling both legs towards you and pushing away at the same time. Make circular movements with your hands, pushing the water away from you. The left hand should move counterclockwise in sync with the right hand, which should describe a semicircle clockwise. Having mastered this style, you will be able to swim for a long time and almost without fatigue.
