can people really learn to walk on water?
961029
My ex had an drunken uncle who tried it.  He was a Nova Scotia fisherman...and swore he could do it...he never resurfaced.
617583
We don't drown until we stop trying to swim to the surface.\n\nBe well, and good luck!
1021252
Water therapy is great because it's gentle on your joints and is resistant to your movement.  You may think you're having easy exercise time until you get out of the water.  I would recommend it for just about anyone over 5 years old.  With a good physical therapist,it's a real workout without sweating or aching joints.
742795
The water provides resistance.
1040402
oh yes i would!!\n\nthere are three steps to 'the plunge'.  if you run in and immerse your self right away, it takes away the fun of the process... but you won't chicken out!\n\nthe first step is putting your feet in.  once you've made up your mind to do it, it's quite easy.  toes have some insulation.  the second comes for me when i get up to my thighs in water... do i go a bit deeper?  will i need these for a few hours?!   brrr.... iced apple pie.   the third and final step is full immersion, head to toe.  by now i'm in 5 to 6 feet of chilly water, so this part is again actually quite easy.  get the hair wet, the water in the eyes... what could be better?  then, back to the sun and the sand.  repeat as necessary!\n\nps::: large waves or someone jumping on you or splashing you are considered 'cheating'!
685001
in a calm sea, it should be easier to swim since the water density is higher allowing you to float easily.\nbut then depending on factors like waves and river speeds, your experience could vary!
480591
Not everyone can float. Usually thin people cannot. Due to the fact of not much body fat to displace the water. Larger people can, becuse of body fat. I am not picking on large people. Just stating a fact. I too am a large frame person with about 30% body fat.
1147975
For sure!  Wouldn't you?  I know I would love to walk on water!
1016799
NO!!!  Many people tell me "Everyone can float on their back."    I tell them I don't float.  So they proceed to tell me how I do it wrong.  \n\nSo they (even swim instructors) get me to float on my back and let go, my legs start sinking and slowly the rest of me sinks. Until my nose is underwater and where I finally stop sinking, but then I can't breathe.
145534
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.
103071
It's different for everyone.  I don't like the idea of being too forceful, but I also don't like the idea of leaving it completely up to the child.  Some kids will NEVER try if not pushed a bit.  A class would definitely help- sometimes being taught by someone who's not a parent or close relative can speed things along.  People develop at different rates, but generally speaking, a child can easily learn how to swim by the age of 5.
1149881
No. You'd fall through it. It's just water molecules. It sounds cool though!
1125870
I used to play Water polo so I can tread water for long amounts of time. I personally don't find it to be very hard but I have had a lot of practice. I had to tread water for 10 minutes when I got my Lifeguard certification but its really not that bad. Just remember you can use your arms if your legs get tired. Also don't try to kick the way you would if you were free style swimming try to egg beater if you know what that is or the breast stroke kick. Also practice before you have to do it. Good luck and don't worry its not so bad!
457664
You don't need to know how to swim to do water aerobics. You wear a flotation belt and use a floating "noodle" as well. Your head never goes into the water. Water aerobics in deep water are zero impact and in shallow water (waist deep) are low impact.\nI do 4 hours a week of specialized water aerobics in 7 feet of water and I can't swim at all.
155566
think, think really hard. you could flip over and hurt your self, you could crach, just think of it a kayaking but if you flip over, you won't land in the water, you will land on the street.
1020818
Not unless they are incapable of walking.
584693
You have to hold your breath and keep your eyes open or wear goggles.\nPut your head down into the water and put your feet up in the air out of the water. It is easy if you can swim under water. Learn that first.