Learning to Swim as an Adult

Learning to swim as an adult means overcoming fear and getting used to the water. Swim Instructor Joie Lane knows these beginners share a common fear.

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[ashleyjuliette22]

I am 26 and cannot swim. I want to learn, especially for when I have children.

[dinonemesis]

i had to learn by myself because i do not trust people, my dad was always letting me go, i hate that kind of teaching, just hold me goddamnit

[matthewzguitarz13]

im afraid of water ever since my cousin pulled me to the deep end and held me under water... only enjoyed being able to swim for 1 year :(

[786Ykhan]

@RSClassicAngel

That Sounds Very Encouraging

hehe

[MrEddieswife]

i started swimming at 3, i had the worst BITCHEIST, ABUSIVE swimming instructor in all of Australia , but she got the job done. (well :) )

if we didnt put our face in the water, she would push our heads in the water, and make us breathe underwater, and she would keep her hand on the back of our heads, so we couldnt come up for air, she would only let us come up if she was "pleased"

[SuperEnchanted]

I want this instructor to teach me! The instructors I have stay on top of the pool and tell us what to do like it's that simple!! My second swim class is tomorrow, hope I don't panic to much ! Thanks for the video :)

[03AlexUSMC]

I wish everyone would learn to swim, ESPECIALLY if you are scared of the water. Last year I was terrified of the water, so I joined the swim team 1 year later, right now, I'm can swim every stroke, and get 1-3rd place in each individual event.

[JustForBrieLarson]

Yep water can have under currents that can pull you down and you can sink in water.I still have to learn how to swim.This is so inspiring me to finish learning how to swim.Thank God.

[stephenmfdr]

@RSClassicAngel not all are stupid - some of us have reasons - I used to be ok until a birthday party i went to- bouncy castle on pool - me under - nearly drowned and been very very afraid since.

[RSClassicAngel]

Swimming is easy, you must be retarded if you don't know how.

[sxystar41]

Anyone want learn how to swim.. hit me up if your in southern california ... LOL

[DustinsReality]

I'm 25 and never learned, it sucks sitting by the shore line and watching your friends go out and have fun.