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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First off, humans are naturally buoyant. Hold your breath and relax and you’ll float on the water like a cork. Always remember you can float on your back if you’re tired, it’s a lifesaver.
Second, much of swimming is pushing the water one way so you move the other way. There’s lots of variations on this such as the front crawl and breast stroke.
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