Hi guys I never learned to swim as a child, and I’ve signed up for adult swim lessons soon. Something I think will help me prepare for the lessons is I don’t know the mechanics/physics behind the motion. So I’m asking
1.) how do people float in water and why is it crucial to swimming?
2.) how do people actually move from point a to b in water while swimming?
EDIT: thanks so much to all who have responded with answers, tips, advice, and encouragement! Trying to read through all your helpful answers ☺️
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OP 90% of swimming is just not being scared. You will float naturally and with a full breath you will find it hard to not float. People drown because they panic and put themselves in a position where they will be more likely to sink somewhat (straight up and hands up) and then exhale in fear (which then makes it way easier to sink).
Just try and relax and don’t be afraid of what’s just basically a giant bath and you’ll be fine.
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