I wore a floating belt for months to self learn swimming in 2021. I also used snorkel. I only learned how to thread water in deep end after I could swim free style and breaststroke relatively confidently. Now I have a lot less fear in deep end.
To gain confidence in deep water, I went in a different direction... - Rather than relying on a wall, I practiced bobbing up and down using a similar technique to Drownproofing. The intent was for me to understand my own buoyancy enough to realize how much air it takes to be neutrally buoyant just below the surface with the ability to get air whenever I need it. - After this exercise, I would say I'm still not a strong swimmer, but my confidence comes from being a strong breather. The key is being able to breath out for at least twice as long as you breath in. That's usually how I start preparing myself before actually going under the water. It works like a charm, and I truly feel like its impossible to drown now.
I am 43 years old, Asian woman. For the last 6 months, I decided to hire private coach to teach me how to swim, now I could swim breast stroke and freestyle. But I am still afraid of water, big amount of water such as deep pool, lake and ocean. Thanks for your tips, will try it soon
Way to go getting started on your swim journey! It is a common myth that if you learn breast stroke, freestyle or treading water that you will no longer feel afraid in deep water. These strokes are active and you get tired over time or you only feel confident as long as you can "get out". Learning to be calm from with in, how to get air and rest easily, and to be able to come back to calm with something unexpected happens is key to safety and comfort in deep or open water. Thanks for watching! We are cheering your progress.
@Orca Swim School I learnt to swim when I was 53, but when winter came along I stopped swimming 🏊♂️ 😅. I didn't start swimming again until last year when I was 62 and I told myself I wouldn't stop swim again when winter started and I've stuck to my guns .( I must admit that I did do a month course of learning to swim -refresher, to give myself the confidence to get back in the water. Only did 3 sessions because I hadn't realised when the course actually started). Hated the deep end but always swam my 25m there and back, but I would always grab that wall and would always have to try and get around those individuals who were inconsiderate of not getting out of the way because they were too busy talking. The day came in September when this aggressive woman didn't like when I politely said excuse me, I had to explain that I didn't like the deep end and that I didn't just want stretch across herto hold unto the wall. She was alright after that and basically said she wouldn't have thought that of me because she always thought I was a pretty good swimmer. But it was this encounter that made me decide to overcome my fear of the deep end and I started to teach my self to not depend on that wall, I would let grand deep myself down into the water without holding on, then I would start treading water at the deep end and eventually in stead of holding onto the wall to return to the shallow end ( guess it's called doggy paddle over )before swimming back. But what I found out it was the mental barrier inside my head I had to overcome and learn how to keep calm no matter what happens. This calmness was hard learnt when these teenage boys was messing about in the pool and I ended up panicking because of their stupidity. I swallowed so much water and my heart was beating so hard I thought I was going to have an heart attack. That experience taught me to stay calm no matter what happens in the pool and I've been goodever since. Pleased to hear you say that about remaining calm.
I am on my second round of beginner lessons and yesterday was the first day I went to the deep end (9 ft). We did the wall crawl thing- I was visibly shaking and terrified. The instructor then had the students swim out from the wall to her. I just could NOT let go of the wall and felt like a complete failure. I wasn’t going back today but this made me realize I made the right decision as I am not even 30% comfortable in that deep of water. Today, we are expected to jump in and resurface. I’m going to go, but I am okay with not being ready for that.
Standing ovation for taking good care of yourself. You are doing a great job taking care of your safety. What is one step you are ready for? You will know it's the right one if you can be calm while le doing it.
Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much. I have a fear for the deep end and was pressuring myself and feeling guilty. I will try your approach. I know it will help me. I was forcing myself physically and not dealing with the mental patt.
Its all well and good saying get lessons, practise, practise practise. Here in the UK pools are very few and far between. Where I live we have three pools. One is not accessible by public transport the other two are about a 30-40 minute bus ride. away then 10 min walk It costs about £30 ($37) per month to be a member. Included in that is one 30 minute swimming lesson per week. However you are only allowed to be in the pool for a maximum of 1 hour per visit. That is not 1 hour in the water but 1 hour in the building.
Thank you for sharing Rob. It sounds like you are really dedicated to learning with figuring out all the details it takes to get in the water. Keep up the good work problem solving one step at a time.
This video talks thru being in the right mental state for deep water safety, which requires talking. If you already have that down, great, but the rest of us are here for it!
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I wore a floating belt for months to self learn swimming in 2021. I also used snorkel. I only learned how to thread water in deep end after I could swim free style and breaststroke relatively confidently. Now I have a lot less fear in deep end.
Great work!
To gain confidence in deep water, I went in a different direction...
- Rather than relying on a wall, I practiced bobbing up and down using a similar technique to Drownproofing. The intent was for me to understand my own buoyancy enough to realize how much air it takes to be neutrally buoyant just below the surface with the ability to get air whenever I need it.
- After this exercise, I would say I'm still not a strong swimmer, but my confidence comes from being a strong breather. The key is being able to breath out for at least twice as long as you breath in. That's usually how I start preparing myself before actually going under the water. It works like a charm, and I truly feel like its impossible to drown now.
I am 43 years old, Asian woman. For the last 6 months, I decided to hire private coach to teach me how to swim, now I could swim breast stroke and freestyle. But I am still afraid of water, big amount of water such as deep pool, lake and ocean. Thanks for your tips, will try it soon
Way to go getting started on your swim journey! It is a common myth that if you learn breast stroke, freestyle or treading water that you will no longer feel afraid in deep water. These strokes are active and you get tired over time or you only feel confident as long as you can "get out". Learning to be calm from with in, how to get air and rest easily, and to be able to come back to calm with something unexpected happens is key to safety and comfort in deep or open water. Thanks for watching! We are cheering your progress.
@Orca Swim School I learnt to swim when I was 53, but when winter came along I stopped swimming 🏊♂️ 😅. I didn't start swimming again until last year when I was 62 and I told myself I wouldn't stop swim again when winter started and I've stuck to my guns .( I must admit that I did do a month course of learning to swim -refresher, to give myself the confidence to get back in the water. Only did 3 sessions because I hadn't realised when the course actually started). Hated the deep end but always swam my 25m there and back, but I would always grab that wall and would always have to try and get around those individuals who were inconsiderate of not getting out of the way because they were too busy talking. The day came in September when this aggressive woman didn't like when I politely said excuse me, I had to explain that I didn't like the deep end and that I didn't just want stretch across herto hold unto the wall. She was alright after that and basically said she wouldn't have thought that of me because she always thought I was a pretty good swimmer. But it was this encounter that made me decide to overcome my fear of the deep end and I started to teach my self to not depend on that wall, I would let grand deep myself down into the water without holding on, then I would start treading water at the deep end and eventually in stead of holding onto the wall to return to the shallow end ( guess it's called doggy paddle over )before swimming back. But what I found out it was the mental barrier inside my head I had to overcome and learn how to keep calm no matter what happens. This calmness was hard learnt when these teenage boys was messing about in the pool and I ended up panicking because of their stupidity. I swallowed so much water and my heart was beating so hard I thought I was going to have an heart attack. That experience taught me to stay calm no matter what happens in the pool and I've been goodever since. Pleased to hear you say that about remaining calm.
@@blackieja11 thank you for sharing your story. Calm is key. Way to persist and bring curiosity to your swim goals.
I am on my second round of beginner lessons and yesterday was the first day I went to the deep end (9 ft). We did the wall crawl thing- I was visibly shaking and terrified. The instructor then had the students swim out from the wall to her. I just could NOT let go of the wall and felt like a complete failure. I wasn’t going back today but this made me realize I made the right decision as I am not even 30% comfortable in that deep of water. Today, we are expected to jump in and resurface. I’m going to go, but I am okay with not being ready for that.
Standing ovation for taking good care of yourself. You are doing a great job taking care of your safety. What is one step you are ready for? You will know it's the right one if you can be calm while le doing it.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much. I have a fear for the deep end and was pressuring myself and feeling guilty. I will try your approach. I know it will help me. I was forcing myself physically and not dealing with the mental patt.
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Its all well and good saying get lessons, practise, practise practise. Here in the UK pools are very few and far between. Where I live we have three pools. One is not accessible by public transport the other two are about a 30-40 minute bus ride. away then 10 min walk It costs about £30 ($37) per month to be a member. Included in that is one 30 minute swimming lesson per week. However you are only allowed to be in the pool for a maximum of 1 hour per visit. That is not 1 hour in the water but 1 hour in the building.
Thank you for sharing Rob. It sounds like you are really dedicated to learning with figuring out all the details it takes to get in the water. Keep up the good work problem solving one step at a time.
My coach did this with me in our first lesson :)
Great! Keep up the good calm work.
Too much talking
Thanks for watching the parts that are relevant to you.
I agree...way to much talking. It would be better to model the skill.
This video talks thru being in the right mental state for deep water safety, which requires talking. If you already have that down, great, but the rest of us are here for it!