how do i learn to swim by myself?
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Not advisable get a teacher. Or at least someone to be there so u dont drown.\n\nif u absolutely wont get someone to watch do it in a guarded pool, stay in shallow end. then practice floating and the front stroke.
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Start by swimming the laps you can, each day you swim add one more lap. You will only get better at swimming the laps if you add more distance. Make sure to pace yourself. If you try to go too fast and or get it over with, you are going to tire more quickly. Go a little slower and see if you can add more laps.\n\nYou could try to run more, or do other intense cardio exercises to increase your stamina. Also, make sure to eat right, veggies, protein, etc for more energy. And take a day off each week to rest, so you don't get burned out.
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My daughter responded best to private lessons with a qualified swim teacher for children her age. Check with Metro and UPS.
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Check at the YMCA or your local pool (they both have swimming classes)
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i am a swimmer myself. Believe me when i say this. It takes a lot of time and energy outta me. The best way to get better at swimming is to first learn the technique of every stroke (freestylye, breastroke, backstroke and butterfly) then just practice. U may wanna join a club with a good coach to start you off. when you learn the technique start out slow making sure that ur technique is even and good. Then speed up but make sure you maintain your technique. If you can go fast without being sloppy and u maintain your technique, you will be a force to be reckoned with. Hope this helps
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your local swimming pool. go to yahoo yellow pages to find the closest pool to your home. i went to the YMCA to learn how to swim and those classes cost my parents a fortune!! and all i learned was how to flutter kick. and i didn't even do it correctly! then i went to a nearby pool and they gave me lesson for free. and now im on the team and it's still free. i think im susposed to pay 10 bucks a month but they didn't ask so whoops. lol
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Losing is a part of life- i hate to break it to you.  Striving to be the best is one thing, but being completely neurotic about not being number one is another.  Swimming is about beating yourself, not the person in the lane next to you.  Always strive for a better time- not to beat the next person.  Because in the end, unless you're an Olympic champion, there is always going to someone faster than you.  Do what Dory says: Just Keep Swimming!
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i would walk around alot in the day to built up your leg strength and when you get home just pretend you are swimming by swinging your arms like the swimming stroke....this way you are building up you arm strength.........you might want to also try lifting weights for a little bit in your spare time.\n\nhope you get your laps finished!!!
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Bring some children with you to the children's pool. First stand up in the pool. You will be like a giant. Slowly get used to the water and overcome your apprehensions.\n\nSee how the children enjoy themselves and how they come to you for help. Just have fun and play with them. Soon you will get used to the water and you will be one step closer.\n\nEveryone has fears and everyone has to learn to overcome their own fears.
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Look for a YMCA or a public pool. Even a community college. Swimming lessons are a local phenomenon so you have to look in your immediate area.
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You'll be surprised later from what you've learned.  Never too old to learn more about being "comfortable" in and around water.\nClassmates younger?  Get a friend to join you, or ignore them...they'll adore you for it!  Show no fear, have courage, and you'll be their idol!!
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the basic of swimming is that u must breath in i.e fill ur stomach with air then streach ur legs nd hands nd start flapping them like a bird(only legs) nd as far as ur hands r concerned move them in the backward direcion like dis(ur hands->,<)\n\n 1 <(position of ur hands in the forward direction)   then             2 >(backward direction)
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http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/classes/swim.html#sherman\n\nhope this helps
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The most common misconception of swimming is that you float on the water. The truth is you don't float above water but underwater. Most of your body is underwater. While swimming you are not trying to float but trying to keep your body level and more hydrodynamic in the water. Of course you are not trying to swim 3 feet underwater but most people will be buoyant enough in the water to stay near the surface, where you would like to be.\n\nThe key to staying buoyant is to relax. If you look at the physical make up of your body, the upper torso is the most buoyant part of your body because of your lungs. Your feet and legs are the most dense and will sink. Let them sink. Be aware of where your legs are floating. Whether on your front or back, by extending your arms above your head you are moving the center of your density higher. This should cause your legs to raise up a little bit more. When you are swimming keep your body stretched out and this will help to keep your body level or more hydrodynamic. The kick will also help to keep your body level.\n\nTo explore your own buoyancy try and sink. Most people will realize that its much harder to sink to the bottom than it is to stay buoyant.
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This site has tips on learning to swim.\n\nhttp://www.daaa.org/swimlearn.htm\n\nMake sure you are always supervising her while in the pool. The American Red Cross also has learn to swim classes as well\n\nhttp://www.redcross.org/services/hss/aquatics/lts.html\n\nThis site offers babyswimming but she might be too old.\n\nhttp://www.babyswimming.com/
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Get comfortable with being in the water first, then try snorkeling...  the next step is to get proper training with a great instructor who's very patient.
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swim with thier mouths open