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I am a 35 year old lady learning to swim for the first time. I have been to two lessons and feel like giving up..as whenever I try to float I sink..my trainer is trying to teach front crawl..but I am not able to lift my legs and float..the moment I try to flap my legs I sink..feel embarassed..thinking of putting a stop..but I really want to swim..can you help?
First of all - don't give up! You have only had 2 lessons and Rome was not built in a day. The embarrassment factor is very common, especially in adults. Be proud of the fact that you have taken the bold step towards learning to swim. There are thousands of adults out there that cannot swim and will not take the step you have taken. If you have no fear of the water, there is no reason why you cannot learn to swim.
Regarding floating: some people float very well and others do not. It is a characteristic of your body and you cannot change it. That does not mean you will never float or swim. The first thing you must learn is to relax in the water. Relaxed muscles are more likely to float and tense, tight muscles usually sink.
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