Why can't some people float in pools?

Question

I find it terribly easy, but my super skinny husband and my plus sized mother claim they're unable? Is this so?

Answer 1

Hmm.  Your plus-size mother beiing unable contradicts what I'd read, as to why some people can't, unless your mother is all muscle and no fat.  What I'd read was women have more fat on their bodies than men, and muscle won't float.

Answer 2

It's all in the fat index. I can't float because of little body fat.  Your mother probably can't float because of too much fat.

Answer 3

There are 'tricks' to being able to float. If you are lean you learn to keep air in your lungs. You breath out quickly and inhale again quickly so your chest stays afloat. Floating is easier if you are 'plus sized' but you still need to get in the right position. You sort of need to let your legs bend at the knees.  

Answer 4

actually each body is different .Some float near the bottom of a pool,some middle,some top.Look it up on google.

Answer 5

their egos are too big

it sinks them to the bottom