Learn to swim as an adult
You can learn to swim at any age. The biggest obstacle for adults is often nervousness, so you move forward in small steps in shallow water until the water feels safe.
You will need
- Swimsuit, goggles and swim cap
- A swimming hall with a shallow pool
- If you like, a swimming teacher or an adult swimming school
Steps
Get used to the water in the shallows
Walk in the shallow pool, crouch down and wet your face. Keep doing this until you feel relaxed.
Learn to blow bubbles
Try floating
Practise floating on your back
Learn to glide
Add kicks
Add arm strokes
Swim your first 25 metres
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