I want to learn to swim any ideas to begin by my self?

Question

thanks!!!!!!

Answer 1

try to learn how to paddle first and then try to float on water by staying near something so that when you are not coming up you can hold the thing. This is how i learned to swim.

Answer 2

go in the water holing your breath. i promise you nothing will go up your nose........ you'll just start to float. after you master that, pedal with your feet. just practice those two and you will be the best swimmer ever.

Answer 3

Please ignore all of the people posted above me who say you can teach yourself. There are a lot of things that people can self-teach themselves to do, but swimming is not one of them. If you really want to learn how to swim efficiently then you need to learn from a certified and knowledgeable instructor. Trying to teach yourself also involves a high degree of risk and the last thing you want to do is "get in over your head" (sorry for the pun) and find yourself in trouble. Trust me, sign up for lessons at your YMCA/YWCA, health club or rec program. That way you'll learn to swim efficiently, have fun and most importantly you'll be learning in a safe environment.

Answer 4

You should practice treading water.  This helps you build up muscles, and it starts the basic movements of swimming.  Also, turn onto your back and practice kicking with your feet.  Don't use your arms.  Once, you feel comfortable doing these, start taking lessons.  I hope I helped!

Answer 5

Try starting by getting into shallow water, and do your average front crawl. Always remember to have a buddy!!!