It is summertime and many of us will be spending days off from work or school at the beach, the lake or at a pool getting away from the hot weather.\u00a0 While everyone is having a good time getting wet, are you the person standing by the edge afraid to go in beyond your ankles?\u00a0 If you don\u2019t know how to swim maybe now is the time to learn.
\nHere are some tips for beginners:
\n\u2022\u00a0Don\u2019t swim alone
\n\u2022\u00a0Learning in a pool is easier than the ocean
\n\u2022\u00a0Only go in up to where you can stand comfortably
\n\u2022\u00a0Practice floating by holding on to the sides of a pool
\n\u2022\u00a0Always stay calm
\n\u2022\u00a0Walk around in the shallow end to get comfortable being in the water
\n\u2022\u00a0Put you face in the water and try to blow bubbles
\n\u2022\u00a0Swim only where there is a lifeguard on duty
\n\u2022\u00a0Once you feel comfortable floating, get a kick board and try moving your feet away from the bottom of the pool
\n\u2022\u00a0The key to swimming is all about feeling comfortable in the water. It is great exercise,
\nLike riding a bicycle, once you learn how to do it, you never forget. All it takes is some confidence, a good teacher to show you proper technique, and time to practice. The local YMCA or high school may even offer classes that you can join.<\/p>\n
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