Can i learn to swim in 3 weeks?

Question

Im 22 and a really bad swimmer. I find it very hard to relax in the water. Everytime i try treading water i tense up when i have to breathe out and i have to put my foot down. Its the breathing that seems to get me most and its really causing me problems. im going to hawaii in 3 weeks and i dont want to be completely helpless in the water over there.

Any advice?

Answer 1

Try taking swimming classes

Answer 2

you can learn all by yourself. you just have to get yourself "comfortable" with the water. in my neighbors pool i would never go to the middle of the pool, i would constantly hang on to the side when i was really little. then it took longer for me to actually put my head underwater. then its history from there. try breathing in really really deep and fall back. close your eyes, or have goggles on and plug your nose. you might go in a little but if you took a big breath and held it in you should float. perhaps you already knew this? well then i would suggest doing it on your front. study videos of pro swimmers. when i watched Rocky III i figured out how to do butterflies, and they are my favorite swimming method now.

Answer 3

i would maybe take private lessons?

Answer 4

Take a class at your local YMCA or just dont even think about it pretend like your just standing