I once fell into this overhead tank when i was kid and got scared of water like hell though immediately rescued..35 yrs never dared to enter into any water things like pools, water sports, beaches, small streams etc., finally wanted to get over this fear as my 6yr old kid was forcing me to have a swim time with him( like family swim time) registered private classes at swimming complex.. Learning little by little and did my back float today and yes whatever the mistakes you said beginers make, I made it...Instructor corrected everything that I was making wrong and finally made a quick back float( though wobbled alot )without any help and then realised how even a little movement can make us sink or float... Your video helped me gain more confidence amd correct my techniques for my next class.. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt journey - I am SO grateful you landed on our channel and that you are taking this incredible leap for your 6 year old! YOU CAN DO IT! The truth is, learning to swim, learning to float, learning to put our face in, all of our swimming skills are built on a foundation of relaxation. This process begins out of the water, not in the water. We cannot bring that fear, tension, apprehension into the water with us. Here is a longer video that describes in great detail: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html It is 30 minutes of EXACTLY what to do and why to do it. It will really help. --- How can we help you at this channel! Now that you commented, we are your coaches too! Lets do this! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
My cousin taught me how to swim now but hes teaching me how to go into the deep end of the pool and how to float incase i get tired of swimming, hes teaching me how float back wards. I'll try these 3 steps when I get into to the pool one of these days, thank you!
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel. Let me know how it goes and how I can continue to support you learning to swim! ---- To YOUR Swimming Future, Coach Jeff
I have always been swimming and is trying to teach a girl to swim but wanted to check if i was missing something or had something wrong since i never reflected over. It has been interesting to see her do mistakes i didnt think was possible. Drowning is basically actively pulling yourself down into the depths.
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel. Relaxation is ALWAYS the best strategy to work WITH the water instead of fighting against it. This takes time and practice to find relaxation. Normally, if your client is not performing a skill correctly, I would have them slow down and practice breathing and relaxing MORE. It is normally LESS about technique and more about psychology. --- Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff Wood
Thank you for your comment and so glad this was helpful! We CAN take specific video requests in our community. You can find that information here: swimable.thrivecart.com/paid-community/ --- So glad you found success with the floating video! To YOUR Swimming Future, Coach Jeff
My son 10yo makes these 3 mistakes. I asked his young trainers what is it thats off with his technique - they couldn't discribe it. I think I can correct with these tips. Thanks for posting the basics!!!
Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel! 100% - kids and adults will be able to apply these techniques! Do let me know how it goes and if you want to send me a quick video 30 seconds or so, I am happy to analyze to see if anything else is correctable! ---- Coach Jeff
i am 41 years old and start swimming first time just before 20 days, and now i am able to back float 200 mtrs and 100 mtrs freestyle and 100 mtrs butterfly nonstop easily by myself without ant coach or training
Thank you for your comment - yes, you do need to keep around 50% of total air volume in lungs. You can learn more in our community here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about --- Thank you, Coach Jeff
Thank YOU for watching and sharing! The learn to swim process does not need to be intimidating! If we can offer any more support, please let us know :)
am so relaxed in water, yet I can't float without slowly but constantly moving my arms, or legs. I understand the concept of filling the lungs with air. when I do so and stand vertically in a 3m pool, I float to the extend that my nose comes out of the water while am perfectly still. once I breathe out, I immediately sink till my feet touch the bottom. Am not a gym guy, but with my physical structure, is quite tempting to think so. could my muscles be the reason I can't float horizontally but 'can' vertically?
Hi - thank you for your comment and for explaining this! There are a number of "things" it could be: 1. Head position: Make sure it is slightly looking back - do not look at your toes 2. 100% pure relaxation 3. Full Diaphragmatic breath --- If the above 3 are all in perfect order, than our body type can certainly play a role. Remember, there is very little actual swimming utility for a static back float so adding in a little arm and leg movement is not a bad thing at all! --- If you would like me to review a 30 second clip of your floating to offer real suggestion, please send clip to Jeff@caribeswim.com and I am happy to do so! I am beginning a segment on our channel starting in December and would LOVE to showcase yours! Thank you again and let me know how I can support you further! Coach Jeff
Hi mytravelmenu - thank you for subscribing and commenting! The first thing we need to do is begin this process out of the water with breathing and meditation work. We outline this process in detail on this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html --- We have to shift our perspective of the water from moving through it > to learning how to BE with it. Once we learn these core concepts, then we can start to look and see if technique is creating any issues with your back floating! --- I hope this helps! Please do let me know how I can support you further! Remember, you WILL learn as long as you do NOT give up! Coach Jeff
Hi Kevinlui9754 - thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel! You can absolutely keep moving if it is helping you stay afloat! There is not a ton of value in static floating in swimming, especially on our back! ---- But also try: 1. Finding pure relaxation - tension in the body promotes density in the water - for more help on this, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html 2. Ensuring your head position is looking slightly back 3. Ensuring you have a FULL and deep Diaphragmatic breath ---- Once all those are maximized, if you still have issue, submit a 30 second video to me and I will analyze it for FREE on our RUclips channel so we can nail down the exact problem. You can submit that video to Jeff@Caribeswim.com. ---- Thank you again and keep me posted on your progress please! Coach Jeff
Whenever I try to float on my back, I relax as well as I can, but my legs start to sink a bit and I feel like I’m not going it eight. I’m looking straight into the sky and trying my best to float, but the bottom half of my body always sinks. Any suggestions?
Hi Lillianna - thank you for your comment and I am excited to support your journey with learning how to float! First off, give yourself the space to know that you WILL get this and learn to swim. Many times, we get stuck on a certain process with learning to swim, it can become frustrating, and we either give up or the frustration can lead to tension in the body [which causes us to stay in a pattern of sinking instead of floating]. With that said here are my suggestions: 1. Finding pure relaxation - tension in the body promotes density in the water - for more help on this, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html 2. Ensuring your head position is looking slightly back 3. Ensuring you have a FULL and deep Diaphragmatic breath ---- Once all those are maximized, if you still have issue, submit a 30 second video to me and I will analyze it for FREE on our RUclips channel so we can nail down the exact problem. You can submit that video to Jeff@Caribeswim.com. ---- Thank you again and keep me posted on your progress please! Coach Jeff
Thank you for your comment - it has to do with finding your bodies natural floating position. We actually cover ALL OF THIS inside of this video [it is for front floating but everything applies for back floating]: ruclips.net/video/7OwCWXYchtI/видео.html --- Come join our community as well: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about I can help you more closely inside the community! Coach Jeff
I am sorry to hear this is happening... much of it [if you are learning in a calm pool] could be nerves or a sinus issue causing disorientation. ---- I can help more inside our community: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about Looking forward to supporting your swimming goals!
Thank you for your comment! A lot of the time, this is due to lack of comfort. I would love to invite you into our FREE community to help you learn how to be 100% relaxed in the water: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about --- I am excited to help your swimming and look forward to seeing you in the community! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith!
Hi Jessiesprinkleberries - Thanks for your comment and welcome to the channel! This is a great question and the process is less difficult than it seems BUT it needs to be approached the right way. We outlined the process in this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html --- We also offer a free 15 minute consultation to our coaching program > foxly.me/15MinConsultation We can create a specific plan unique to you, sign up at the link above! --- If we can support further, do let us know! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
@@caribeswim I think it's that point of being relaxed and just doing small hand and feet movements....plus I had my Bluetooth speak on playing hits lol ...Thanks for your videos also ...I know what it's like to have a fear that's hard to overcome . I'm sure many people will take something from this . 🙂
Thank you for your comment and I would love to help you with overcoming your fear and turning it into confidence! You can join us for FREE inside of our community for Fearful adults here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about --- I am excited to help your swimming and look forward to seeing you in the community! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith!
I would invite you into our free community to help you gain confidence in the water: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about ---- Let me know how I can help further!
Hi BLINK-np1xx... welcome to the channel and what you are describing is fairly normal. Remember, the deeper your breath, the more buoyant you will be. From there, ensure your spine is in alignment and head slightly back! --- How else can I help your swimming? Coach Jeff
I am so glad you are able to relax! Try taking a DEEP diaphragmatic breath and ensure your head position is looking slightly back! You NEED the extra air in your lungs. Check out this video, section 1 reviews the breath: ruclips.net/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/видео.html --- Let us know if we can help with anything else! Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff
Hi Lovekishorbista6687 - welcome to the channel! You start by taking a breath from the diaphragm, allow your stomach to expand, then pull it into your chest. I hope this helps, are you looking to breathe from your front or your back? --- Welcome! Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim Thank you for your reply.I tried to float upside but I sink. So we keep our chest expanded using diaphragm and breath using stomach? While swimming also, When I keep swimming with out breathing , I float when I try to breath , I sink.
Hi Weston! First off, thank you for watching and make sure to hit that subscribe button! I would LOVE to analyze a video of you doing a backfloat if you send to me at Jeff@Caribeswim.com - if you do not want to do that, there are a few tips: 1. Make sure your head position is looking slightly back 2. ENSURE you are 100% relaxed. 3. Full Breath 4. RELAX MORE! ---- For most adults, we do not enjoy getting water in our ears, because of that, we tend to look at our toes when back floating to keep the water out. Be conscious of that. Also, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/sUuAiH1JEtY/видео.html ---- Let me know what you think! Either way, thank you a TON for watching!
@@caribeswim No can do on the vid, but thnx 4 the advice m8. Small question tho, should it b straight body, slightly bent backwards or forward when floating?
@@westonarce846 - if we are talking about back floating, we need to be looking slightly behind us - our head weighs a lot and we do not want that Weight distributed towards our body / feet or we will sink - when angled slightly back, the water can help offset some of that weight
Welcome to the channel and thank you for the comment! If we carry more muscle than fat in our body, we are certainly at a disadvantage in the water but it is NOT something that cannot be overcome: 1. Use a diaphragmatic breath before going into the movement - more air in your lungs means more buoyancy 2. Ensure proper head position, slightly looking back 3. Make sure you are 100% relaxed! This is massively important - tension in the body = density in the water. ---- You can also begin practicing with the progressive belt to help in comfort, especially if you have a fear of deep water. You can find that in the link in our bio! --- Hope this helps! Let me know how else I may serve you! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
Thank you for your comment. Without seeing any video of you completing the skill, I cannot help much further. Make sure when you are on your back that your head is looking slightly back as well. ---- I am happy to analyze a video of yours to help further. If you are interested, join our free learn to swim community here and I can do that: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
I tried swimming for the first time 🫣 but I can't back swim my hips sink when I try to float even though I am relaxed and my ears are emerged in water ☹️ and I fail to float on water
Thank you for the comment and a lot of what you describe can easily be improved with more air in your lungs. My guess is that you are not taking a deep enough diaphragmatic breath [but this is only a guess] --- We are launching our learn to swim community on June 1st. I would invite you to join FOR FREE > can find information in the link of any video description! --- Let me know how I can support you further! Coach Jeff Wood
I once fell into this overhead tank when i was kid and got scared of water like hell though immediately rescued..35 yrs never dared to enter into any water things like pools, water sports, beaches, small streams etc., finally wanted to get over this fear as my 6yr old kid was forcing me to have a swim time with him( like family swim time) registered private classes at swimming complex.. Learning little by little and did my back float today and yes whatever the mistakes you said beginers make, I made it...Instructor corrected everything that I was making wrong and finally made a quick back float( though wobbled alot )without any help and then realised how even a little movement can make us sink or float... Your video helped me gain more confidence amd correct my techniques for my next class..
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt journey - I am SO grateful you landed on our channel and that you are taking this incredible leap for your 6 year old! YOU CAN DO IT!
The truth is, learning to swim, learning to float, learning to put our face in, all of our swimming skills are built on a foundation of relaxation. This process begins out of the water, not in the water. We cannot bring that fear, tension, apprehension into the water with us.
Here is a longer video that describes in great detail: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html
It is 30 minutes of EXACTLY what to do and why to do it. It will really help.
---
How can we help you at this channel! Now that you commented, we are your coaches too!
Lets do this!
Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
My cousin taught me how to swim now but hes teaching me how to go into the deep end of the pool and how to float incase i get tired of swimming, hes teaching me how float back wards.
I'll try these 3 steps when I get into to the pool one of these days, thank you!
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel. Let me know how it goes and how I can continue to support you learning to swim!
----
To YOUR Swimming Future,
Coach Jeff
Thanks coaches Meredith & Jeff! ❤
You are so welcome!
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Coach Jeff
I have always been swimming and is trying to teach a girl to swim but wanted to check if i was missing something or had something wrong since i never reflected over. It has been interesting to see her do mistakes i didnt think was possible. Drowning is basically actively pulling yourself down into the depths.
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel. Relaxation is ALWAYS the best strategy to work WITH the water instead of fighting against it. This takes time and practice to find relaxation. Normally, if your client is not performing a skill correctly, I would have them slow down and practice breathing and relaxing MORE. It is normally LESS about technique and more about psychology.
---
Keep Swimming,
Coach Jeff Wood
THANK YOU
You are so welcome and thank you for the comment!
i found the relaxing one the most helpful! amazing vids tysmm ❤ do u think yall can make vids about backstrokes too??
Thank you for your comment and so glad this was helpful! We CAN take specific video requests in our community. You can find that information here: swimable.thrivecart.com/paid-community/
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So glad you found success with the floating video!
To YOUR Swimming Future,
Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim Tyyyy❤❤
My son 10yo makes these 3 mistakes. I asked his young trainers what is it thats off with his technique - they couldn't discribe it. I think I can correct with these tips. Thanks for posting the basics!!!
Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel! 100% - kids and adults will be able to apply these techniques! Do let me know how it goes and if you want to send me a quick video 30 seconds or so, I am happy to analyze to see if anything else is correctable!
----
Coach Jeff
Thank you so much
You are so welcome and welcome to the channel!
Coach Jeff
i am 41 years old and start swimming first time just before 20 days, and now i am able to back float 200 mtrs and 100 mtrs freestyle and 100 mtrs butterfly nonstop easily by myself without ant coach or training
Amazing!! Keep up the great work - this is a major accomplishment.
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How can I help you further?
Coach Jeff
How do you breathe while swimming or floating? Do I have to keep a certain level of air in my lungs or breathe normally?
Thank you for your comment - yes, you do need to keep around 50% of total air volume in lungs. You can learn more in our community here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
---
Thank you,
Coach Jeff
Thank you
Thank YOU for watching and sharing! The learn to swim process does not need to be intimidating! If we can offer any more support, please let us know :)
am so relaxed in water, yet I can't float without slowly but constantly moving my arms, or legs. I understand the concept of filling the lungs with air. when I do so and stand vertically in a 3m pool, I float to the extend that my nose comes out of the water while am perfectly still. once I breathe out, I immediately sink till my feet touch the bottom. Am not a gym guy, but with my physical structure, is quite tempting to think so. could my muscles be the reason I can't float horizontally but 'can' vertically?
Hi - thank you for your comment and for explaining this! There are a number of "things" it could be:
1. Head position: Make sure it is slightly looking back - do not look at your toes
2. 100% pure relaxation
3. Full Diaphragmatic breath
---
If the above 3 are all in perfect order, than our body type can certainly play a role. Remember, there is very little actual swimming utility for a static back float so adding in a little arm and leg movement is not a bad thing at all!
---
If you would like me to review a 30 second clip of your floating to offer real suggestion, please send clip to Jeff@caribeswim.com and I am happy to do so! I am beginning a segment on our channel starting in December and would LOVE to showcase yours!
Thank you again and let me know how I can support you further!
Coach Jeff
How do you guys relax and float?😢 everytime i try i just go down immediately😞
Hi mytravelmenu - thank you for subscribing and commenting! The first thing we need to do is begin this process out of the water with breathing and meditation work. We outline this process in detail on this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html
---
We have to shift our perspective of the water from moving through it > to learning how to BE with it. Once we learn these core concepts, then we can start to look and see if technique is creating any issues with your back floating!
---
I hope this helps! Please do let me know how I can support you further! Remember, you WILL learn as long as you do NOT give up!
Coach Jeff
Thank you i have taken note on this, helpful
when i try to relax and just stop moving to float i keep sinking down. what should i do
Hi Kevinlui9754 - thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel! You can absolutely keep moving if it is helping you stay afloat! There is not a ton of value in static floating in swimming, especially on our back!
----
But also try:
1. Finding pure relaxation - tension in the body promotes density in the water - for more help on this, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html
2. Ensuring your head position is looking slightly back
3. Ensuring you have a FULL and deep Diaphragmatic breath
----
Once all those are maximized, if you still have issue, submit a 30 second video to me and I will analyze it for FREE on our RUclips channel so we can nail down the exact problem. You can submit that video to Jeff@Caribeswim.com.
----
Thank you again and keep me posted on your progress please!
Coach Jeff
Whenever I try to float on my back, I relax as well as I can, but my legs start to sink a bit and I feel like I’m not going it eight. I’m looking straight into the sky and trying my best to float, but the bottom half of my body always sinks. Any suggestions?
Hi Lillianna - thank you for your comment and I am excited to support your journey with learning how to float! First off, give yourself the space to know that you WILL get this and learn to swim. Many times, we get stuck on a certain process with learning to swim, it can become frustrating, and we either give up or the frustration can lead to tension in the body [which causes us to stay in a pattern of sinking instead of floating]. With that said here are my suggestions:
1. Finding pure relaxation - tension in the body promotes density in the water - for more help on this, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html
2. Ensuring your head position is looking slightly back
3. Ensuring you have a FULL and deep Diaphragmatic breath
----
Once all those are maximized, if you still have issue, submit a 30 second video to me and I will analyze it for FREE on our RUclips channel so we can nail down the exact problem. You can submit that video to Jeff@Caribeswim.com.
----
Thank you again and keep me posted on your progress please!
Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim thank you for your help! I will make sure to try these the next time I go for a swim!
I don't do these mistakes. However, My feet are still below water surface, is this okay ??
Thank you for your comment - it has to do with finding your bodies natural floating position. We actually cover ALL OF THIS inside of this video [it is for front floating but everything applies for back floating]:
ruclips.net/video/7OwCWXYchtI/видео.html
---
Come join our community as well:
www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
I can help you more closely inside the community!
Coach Jeff
Fine floating fave down. On my back I feel disoriented and nauseous, sea sick almost.
I am sorry to hear this is happening... much of it [if you are learning in a calm pool] could be nerves or a sinus issue causing disorientation.
----
I can help more inside our community: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
Looking forward to supporting your swimming goals!
I can do back float but when suddenly someone get through me,I cannot keep float
Thank you for your comment! A lot of the time, this is due to lack of comfort. I would love to invite you into our FREE community to help you learn how to be 100% relaxed in the water: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
---
I am excited to help your swimming and look forward to seeing you in the community!
Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith!
How the hell can you relax in a pool????
Hi Jessiesprinkleberries - Thanks for your comment and welcome to the channel! This is a great question and the process is less difficult than it seems BUT it needs to be approached the right way.
We outlined the process in this video: ruclips.net/video/LKT906ag5-A/видео.html
---
We also offer a free 15 minute consultation to our coaching program > foxly.me/15MinConsultation
We can create a specific plan unique to you, sign up at the link above!
---
If we can support further, do let us know!
Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
I find floating on the back so natural...i timed myself for 10 minutes once then got bored
Thanks for your comment and that is a great amount of time!
@@caribeswim I think it's that point of being relaxed and just doing small hand and feet movements....plus I had my Bluetooth speak on playing hits lol ...Thanks for your videos also ...I know what it's like to have a fear that's hard to overcome . I'm sure many people will take something from this . 🙂
idk why but I’m scared asf to put my ears in the pool, but I’m going tomorrow so wish me luck 😃
Thank you for your comment and I would love to help you with overcoming your fear and turning it into confidence! You can join us for FREE inside of our community for Fearful adults here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
---
I am excited to help your swimming and look forward to seeing you in the community!
Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith!
I float straight to the bottom but i can swim
I would invite you into our free community to help you gain confidence in the water: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
----
Let me know how I can help further!
Whenever i try to relax i float for a few seconds then immediately my face starts sinking and i panic
Hi BLINK-np1xx... welcome to the channel and what you are describing is fairly normal. Remember, the deeper your breath, the more buoyant you will be. From there, ensure your spine is in alignment and head slightly back!
---
How else can I help your swimming?
Coach Jeff
every swimming tip: BREATHE
Totally agree! Our ability to harness our breath = our ability to create buoyancy!
If we can offer any support, please let me know!
Thanks,
Coach Jeff
I sink whenever I relax
I am so glad you are able to relax! Try taking a DEEP diaphragmatic breath and ensure your head position is looking slightly back! You NEED the extra air in your lungs. Check out this video, section 1 reviews the breath: ruclips.net/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/видео.html
---
Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Keep Swimming,
Coach Jeff
How can we make our lungs full when we need to breathe
Hi Lovekishorbista6687 - welcome to the channel! You start by taking a breath from the diaphragm, allow your stomach to expand, then pull it into your chest. I hope this helps, are you looking to breathe from your front or your back?
---
Welcome!
Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim Thank you for your reply.I tried to float upside but I sink. So we keep our chest expanded using diaphragm and breath using stomach? While swimming also, When I keep swimming with out breathing , I float when I try to breath , I sink.
👍
Thank you for your comment
A can swim a couple hundred yards ez, but 4 the life of me i can't float on my back, even with lungs full 2 bursting, i just sink like a rock. 😭
Hi Weston! First off, thank you for watching and make sure to hit that subscribe button! I would LOVE to analyze a video of you doing a backfloat if you send to me at Jeff@Caribeswim.com - if you do not want to do that, there are a few tips:
1. Make sure your head position is looking slightly back
2. ENSURE you are 100% relaxed.
3. Full Breath
4. RELAX MORE!
----
For most adults, we do not enjoy getting water in our ears, because of that, we tend to look at our toes when back floating to keep the water out. Be conscious of that.
Also, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/sUuAiH1JEtY/видео.html
----
Let me know what you think! Either way, thank you a TON for watching!
@@caribeswim No can do on the vid, but thnx 4 the advice m8.
Small question tho, should it b straight body, slightly bent backwards or forward when floating?
@@westonarce846 - if we are talking about back floating, we need to be looking slightly behind us - our head weighs a lot and we do not want that Weight distributed towards our body / feet or we will sink - when angled slightly back, the water can help offset some of that weight
@@caribeswim K, relaxed, slightly bent backwards, head looking back, gotcha. Thx 4 quick response m8.
So what about non buoyant people? Lol like myself
Welcome to the channel and thank you for the comment! If we carry more muscle than fat in our body, we are certainly at a disadvantage in the water but it is NOT something that cannot be overcome:
1. Use a diaphragmatic breath before going into the movement - more air in your lungs means more buoyancy
2. Ensure proper head position, slightly looking back
3. Make sure you are 100% relaxed! This is massively important - tension in the body = density in the water.
----
You can also begin practicing with the progressive belt to help in comfort, especially if you have a fear of deep water. You can find that in the link in our bio!
---
Hope this helps! Let me know how else I may serve you!
Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
This is bs I can be a still as possible in the water not fighting nothing completely relaxed and I'll just slowly sink to the bottom
Thank you for your comment. Without seeing any video of you completing the skill, I cannot help much further. Make sure when you are on your back that your head is looking slightly back as well.
----
I am happy to analyze a video of yours to help further. If you are interested, join our free learn to swim community here and I can do that: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
I tried swimming for the first time 🫣 but I can't back swim my hips sink when I try to float even though I am relaxed and my ears are emerged in water ☹️ and I fail to float on water
Thank you for the comment and a lot of what you describe can easily be improved with more air in your lungs. My guess is that you are not taking a deep enough diaphragmatic breath [but this is only a guess]
---
We are launching our learn to swim community on June 1st. I would invite you to join FOR FREE > can find information in the link of any video description!
---
Let me know how I can support you further!
Coach Jeff Wood