How To Float In Water - How To Float On Your Back For Beginners

[@18wheelerzdavid]

I can maintain back floating for days, it takes little to no energy. It's the first thing you should learn in the pool as it is the only thing that can save you for a long period of time when out in the deep.

[@vivekeshwar1477]

if we breath in short bursts, it will take more energy to afloat?

[@k1m198]

Until it takes energy...

[@k1m198]

@@TommyTom21 "Life" jacket... so deep if you think about it...

[@mrgreat994]

I got no business in the deep bro 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@PatronDany]

Can you sleep on the water

[@KratosMayhem]

I finally learned how to float on my back today. Unfortunately I have no friends and pool toys such as flotation devices are not allowed at my pool. It took a whole lot of getting water up my nose so I want to share my experience for those who might be in a similar situation. Stand in the water (I learned this in the middle of the pool with the water up to my shoulders but go where you feel comfortable) Bend down and put your chin in the water with your mouth and nose above the surface. Most important thing is to submerge both ears and look up at the sky, for me it helps to tilt my chin backwards as well. I have better buoyancy with my head at that angle than if my face was parallel with the sky. Take a deep breath Now lean back still while looking up and keeping both ears submerged lift up your legs and make yourself as pointy as possible. With your arms either put them at your sides or you can do a starfish thing but keep your palms facing up. Push your chest up, arch your back and lift your hips this will help to keep your body as close to the surface as possible. If your like me and your legs sink just kick them lightly you dont even have to do this continuously at least I dont but light kicking will keep your legs close to the surface You should be floating hopefully just relax and take controlled breathes like Chris said. Pretty much my entire head and face is underwater but my mouth, nose and eyes are above the surface which is what matters most. I know this was long but if you read the whole thing I hope I helped in some way :)

[@marcioherobrine144]

What?

[@Remiel-Sayo]

ZEEEUUUUS YOUR SON HAS RETURNED,AND I BRING THE DESTRUCTION OF OLYMPUSSSS

[@Chrissynysc]

Yes this i s helpful, thanks!!

[@boazmoses411]

Thanks.

[@jonttuli26]

I know how to do that but that really could help somebody thanks so much for doing that i think that helped much of people😁

[@larrybraganza19]

Your teaching technic conformed with my technic in learning my skill 54 years ago the only thing is that I do my practice on the river, I am from Philippines, am not a swimmer but I can do floating on water without stress, I can stay afloat on my back comfortable for a long time without movement, I can ride on big waves floating like a log. I have learned the skill of floating on water when I was 9 years old, and now I am 63 years old still doing it to show to my grand children. Larry Braganza (Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines)

[@MuraliKrishnaDevarakonda]

Man, you fixed it for me with your first instruction: "The first thing you need to think about is that you have air in your lungs, and it is this air that helps you to float in the water. If you breathe out all the air in your lungs, you won't be able to float. So when you breathe, you need to only breathe out a little bit of the air you have in your lungs. So you use short breaths. Do not empty your lungs - then you will sink like this." This is the most profound - maybe basic, but still, a profoundly fundamental - concept that I haven't seen in any other swimming/floating instruction, and certainly not from anyone who ever tried to teach me or correct my floating, in the 44 years I have been struggling with it! And I can relate to this because I have done a little bit of Scuba diving and one of the first things you learn there is that you go up by breathing in, and go down by breathing out - breathing is how you move up and down! So, I could immediately relate to this, and I tried it in the pool today after watching this video this morning. And it worked! I was able to float for an extended period of time - I actually ended up "floating" to the other end of the pool, because of how I was kicking my legs! Yes, now I have a new problem to solve - how to stay in the same place while floating!

[@norwegianmushroom6525]

Same here.

[@omoribakeikumoluyi9111]

Thanks for validating this technique. I'll be trying it.

[@toruwannabe]

I’ve been at the pool everyday for the past week practicing how to teach myself to swim. i’ve got the fundamentals down, now I’m watching videos to help me brush up on things I need to work on

[@biggthreeo]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FilipinaMeetsAustralian]

​@biggthreeo your not alone o started today that's why I am here for biggies I'm 38 years old😂

[@bbkingme8831]

Its gettn over fear. I'm blk. And from the ghetto. I was swimmin since I was in elementary. Get someone to put their hand under your chest, stomach lightly holding u up while u lay straight. Kick ur feet close together and try to only slightly kick only feet like ur feet is a motor. Do the swim motion with ur arms and you'll move forward. Go across and back once with someone holding u up using only their hand on ur chest or stomach. Do it again with them , letting go and holding again every 3 seconds let go for 1 second the hold u again. By the time u go back nd forth 4 times do it again without the person holding u at all. Only keepin their hand underwater near ur chest or stomach but never touching u. Then go yourself. You are welcome. I taught 11 ppl how to swim in less then 5 minutes. Ppl who were scared of water. Ppl who had swim classes. Learned from me in 5 min. After u learn how to freestyle swim. Which this is. U can do anything else and wont be scared

[@xtraziq977]

whos watching this not in the pool

[@rajeshk6438]

😂😂

[@Ayy-l4f]

😂me

[@Quickgamers293]

I think almost everybody 😂😂

[@FloridamadeJay81]

Me

[@zaymilo1826]

Lol relax bro, chill out 😂

[@crisaldi2240]

"If you don't have a friend"😂😂

[@franzfms86]

Cris Aldi so sad. 😂

[@JamesGalaxy41]

Cris Aldi lol

[@kaileymercy7257]

Lmao!!

[@nebojsadjordjevic2769]

i don't have any

[@unislothliv3332]

Cris Aldi lol

[@officialjrue9088]

I overcomed my fear from water because of goggles... Makes the water look so beautiful

[@zachychan653]

Marco Polo hahahahaahah

[@savannahtoreno8640]

OMG ME TOO

[@ramsharma1896]

Haha omg me to today is my first day and I’m loving it and thinking what I miss all my life 😂😂

[@wobuharu7190]

Yeah, I get more scared when there is water in my eyes

[@JordanStuffGamer]

Blaze Playz where would a shark come from in a pool

[@lil_siamese714]

I’m here bc I barely joined swim lessons I’m almost 17 and still can’t do this Edit:I got it guys ... practice makes perfect I’m actually learning. I passed my test and Movin to the next level... keep ya updated Update: I’m on swim team now it’s hard but I’ll get better. .............. The last update was from a year ago but I recently became a lifeguard for my city but I can’t work because of the dang virus. Stay safe people I know you miss swimming it will get better.

[@kendalnguyeb5631]

Congrats I’m 10 teach me pls

[@lil_siamese714]

N0 SOUNd well not pro but I’m in the process of becoming a lifeguard haha . Persistence and practice can do alot

[@lil_siamese714]

Zoopesh Haerdie bro 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 .... never give up ik it’s cliche but it’s true. Take good care man make good decisions 🤘

[@shutup4554]

I havent been passing because I cant float on my back

[@maximizerboy]

@@shutup4554 floor gang

[@EndingSummerwithRalph]

I told my wife after a very long time (15 years) of trying to teach to swim that she must first really learn how to float. I tried before but this video really clicked with her and we will practice it as she has a trauma from learning to swim as a kid. Wish us luck! Thanks for the video, it gave us new information I failed to communicate!

[@sunitapandey1440]

Sailordude2012 so did your wife float?

[@micsyn.5148]

Did your wife broke up with you?

[@softishlucy7515]

I had trauma too from swimming so that's why I'm never going to be able to swim or float

[@tcli9725]

How'd it go?

[@pradeekshadoor4012]

I didn't know this was so complicated for people. It just naturally came to me without anyone teaching.

[@tahdomm]

Thank you! I literally just floated for the first time and it felt amazing.

[@nayogodsown1904]

Hi

[@ummok5316]

Good job

[@tayyabarajgarah3344]

I learned how to float today. It’s very easy. This video makes it look hard. You go on your back and push yourself back and lift your legs first. One leg first then other and once your doing that you inhale big and fall backwards slowly and you feel yourself floating and you slowly exhale and inhale again

[@schmel7930]

I have a question. Does being skinny greatly affects to float or to swim? Cause I'm skinny and having a hard time floating will these videos help me how to float effortlessly?

[@7tqpbnvh7tqpbnvh77]

@@schmel7930 Yah me too. My lower parts float but the upper dont. Even if i store air in my lungs.

[@404-j5s]

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[@skriffyscruffy4921]

I accidentally did this the first time I was in a pool I thought I was aqua man

[@jovanstojanovic9841]

😂😂😂

[@eriksilva1924]

Lol 😂 wtf

[@jellyacc]

Youre so lucky. Ive tried to hard

[@hanumanthmaguluri3392]

haha me too nd i actually i m checking this video is this natural or not 😅😅☺

[@rubickscube7038]

Me too i feel like a fish

[@SmileyDAce]

I can't believe i can actually do this now. Thank You, Sensei

[@iiabdxl6728]

"if you dont have a friend" totally got me cause I don't have a friend

[@rodnie3903]

that shit burns my soul

[@offbeatsofficial]

This guy is rosting lol

[@eminem565]

That's why I still haven't learned.

[@Dousch]

Been doing this about an hour every day during the summer, just relaxing and reflecting on things, traveling with the waves. Only downside is it blocks my ears for days after.

[@MillzSzn]

EAR PLUGS!!!

[@strix3827]

😩😩

[@misstakelly2459]

Very helpful thanks a lot . I’m 31 just learning this lol

[@Chrissynysc]

Never too late!! 36 still learning.

[@ummok5316]

Thanks guys this is encouraging because I’m 26 and can’t swim at all, but I’m getting my hopes back since being in the water is so peaceful

[@Haioii]

This is what I needed, thank you. Perfect explanation.

[@AnimeU023]

Amazing.. I try this and just this morning. I already learn now how to float. Just try first floating kick board.. Then try without it after few hours. Boom mm. I got it now.. I really thank you bro.. Your the best channel... Keep it up.

[@k1m198]

I learned to tread water and float on my back back in High School... I "mastered" it in a sense, at least for our training portion at that stage of expertise... but man, watching this still gives me chills!

[@annetepeter7995]

Thanks for the video. I learned to float today after watching this. Took me about 1 hour to get it. I skipped the putting my legs on the side of the pool (I couldn’t find my balance) and the having someone support my back since I was practicing alone. But I used the flat floating thing and at the need I could float on back for the first time in my life. I love water so perhaps that helped. Thank you once again.

[@shep7544]

I already knew how to do this, but I don't need the side of the pool, while swimming I just go on my back and make my body stiffer, but this is a really good tutorial

[@MmeHyraelle]

Exactly, the only thing i did wrong as a kid, was not putting my head in the water, when i did, all went fine, my spine could be straight enough to float. this floating lesson lasted less than this video.

[@ZanderMGanaden]

Hahaha yeah when i was little i do not want to put my head on water because i thought that the water will be on my ear then sand comes in and get stuck *Forever*.

[@ZanderMGanaden]

I am scared that i might lose my hearing.

[@cecewilliams4453]

This is a very good video. Instructions are so important ! Will try this the next time I visit the pool. Thanks!

[@bongekamntaka764]

Thank you this helped a lot. I know how to float and move while floating. I want to improve my swimming now

[@franc2201]

I've always wanted to know what its like to sleep while floating...

[@frseraph]

You liked your own comment, that's sad. I'll give you a like then. :)

[@franc2201]

huh... i dont think i did that... but ok

[@frseraph]

XD

[@sgz3348]

@@frseraph hello

[@ZanderMGanaden]

Ok you dont want to do that cuz you might die.

[@sonyag.coaching]

I did this today. I was so proud.

[@kathbrown6849]

I love floating it's so relaxing 😊

[@pinkpickledcauliflower9]

This is amazingly helpful thanks!!!!

[@bsrinivas2030]

I'm 55. Just started learning. These tips are really helpful.

[@Dankflamio]

I find that not breathing fully feels really uncomfortable and a little bit scary. So I constantly sink. Is it just about getting used to not letting out your air? I sometimes feel like I’m hyperventilating.

[@LincolnFrias]

It worked! Thanks from Brazil 😊

[@iko8624]

Thanks for teaching us it really helps me to float 😊

[@veenasingh5707]

"if you don't have friends" Me : EmOTiONaL DaMAGe!

[@afreenyakub3639]

This is how I flote in water while my body remains motionless. here we go.. I take a deep breath with 3 point of control, feet, head and palm. Try and keep your head pointing toward back while lifting your feet as much as possible then bring your hands slowly right above your head strightly at this point your body is balanced from head to toe with the help of the air in your lungs so you should be comfortably on flote.

[@Demolith]

Nesten 1 million visninger, det var voldsomt! Fin video og progresjon i øvelsene, takk for tipsene :)

[@MrYashasviVerma]

Bro make a video tell the guys who dont know how to sim but fall in deep pool tben what can they do to save there life

[@flocci5442]

Yell at the lifeguard 😂

[@InTouchWithGRIM]

@@flocci5442 you shouldn't yell while drowning/or even panic as it makes your go deeper in water

[@rfcsa]

If you are thinking about that why not just learn how to swim?

[@ronnazya298]

I watched this last week and now I can float on my back. Thanks

[@Ieddrus]

Does this technique work for natural sinker?

[@rediettadesse2828]

😆😆 we should be studied .. can all ppl do it ? I'm a natural sinker too

[@cheese7119]

I know how to float but I'm watching this to make sure I'm doing it the right way c:

[@ayuserra8883]

I like swimming but I don't know ho to swim 😥😥

[@carleehayes1975]

How do you like swimming if you can't

[@ayuserra8883]

Well..let me repeat if I know how to swim I would love swimming 😀

[@fawmli]

Ayu Serra how are you so sure?

[@deepeep]

Ayu Serra Same I mean I can just go in water and I enjoy it but I don't know how to swim.

[@Crimson_Thief007]

Learn how to tread water first.

[@innovationvision]

You look so calm. I'm going to try it today

[@venomking2188]

I remember easily floating on my back when I was still a toddler and I still do today. Even I'm confused on how I'm able to do it. So I had to watch this tutorial to understand my own capabilities.

[@Maishalovestriggu]

Did it successfully today after many days of attempting.. the secret lies in movement of legs.

[@rythm4964]

Bro, why the heck am I just being told not to breathe out all the air if I don't want to sink? I used to breathe out completely and then breathe in. I can't wait to try this tomorrow and see if it helps me float

[@lifebetteronsaturn]

“if you don’t have a friend..” me rn: *eMoITioNaL DAmAGe*

[@merilwen]

Hi Christian, I really love your videos, they're all really great and helpful, and explain very clearly what to do and is clear and straightforward. However, can I request that you demo the arm/leg movements for a longer period? Say a few seconds longer? Like palms down in front of you, then turning sideways etc... it's too quick here, only a couple of seconds, and it's hard to keep track of. Thank you very much! :)

[@luvru3599]

Watching this right now to practice since floating in water is one of the tests’ in my countries Navy. I used to know how to float as a kid but forgot since I no longer had time for the pool, and this video explains floating pretty well. I can’t wait to enlist next year, I hope I had mastered floating by then 😅.

[@PrimeTanki2017]

I believe you need a low density to float in the water. For some people, its impossible to float because of high densities

[@ifeawosika966]

I tried this. My legs sink everytime.

[@Eamonjadebautista]

thank you this helped me❤

[@iya_xxi]

Thank you for this! I’ll test this tomorrow!💕

[@esrasena4046]

Thank you so much for these wonderful videos

[@Nada-ux4we]

I learned bc a stranger taught me in the middle of the lake. She was just holding me and told me to just look at the sky and try not to look down. Then she let go and I just did it. I still can’t swim but at least I’m confident in my floating skills jaja

[@rachelrusso3123]

Thank you, this video helped me so much!

[@iyanubanks100]

I’m 15 and I’m on my second day of my swimming lessons and I’m still struggling on how to float since my biggest worries is sinking and I can’t relax my muscles due to this. I really hope I can do it🥺

[@hannahjinto5225]

Then kick lightly

[@BasketBloxBros]

Bro it's so easy I did it when I was like 13. I haven't swam in like 3-4 years and I can still do it with ease. Once you get the hang of it, you'll never forget how to do it

[@ezz1ebee]

I believe next time I visit a pool, the sea or a river, Ill be able to swim. Thanks man for the tips :)

[@francischempa4406]

I feel like I am too heavy to float. I sink like I have eaten CONCRETE.

[@jellyacc]

If youre muscular then yes you'll sink, which i think is my problem.

[@lapris7380]

Just relax and don’t think about it and you should float even if your muscular

[@lapris7380]

It’s all about density lol

[@jellyacc]

@@lapris7380 nope i go straight down. ive copied exactly like my friend does is it and my legs go down. it sucks :'( i honestly think im gonna stop exercising for a month or so

[@adelj9253]

Then think how heavy ships 🚢 can float

[@Alokkumar-me7pl]

hiiiii... can u make a video on How to Dive?? thanks in advance

[@gardyfaustin8707]

I learned how to float just by practicing every time I go to the ocean...how cool is that

[@Peb_L]

human surfboard

[@sheetalshah6903]

Thanks for tips.today I learnt easily by this tips

[@chariots8x230]

I love the great tips in this video! I'm also interested in learning to float on my stomach. Did you ever make a video on that? I did a KZbin search but couldn't find any video from your channel with that title. If you have already made one, can you please include the link in the description box? Thank you!

[@washtimes87]

I dont even move arms or feet to stay afloat, i just lay back and let water carry me...for hours...i usually smoke weed and float...felt like im in space when i close my eyes. It's nice doing this on daily basis since I got temp controlled pool in my backyard.

[@MarVeida]

Amazing Tips!

[@Christian_Wedoy]

Thanks

[@ariyo6104]

this actually helped me. i didnt know how to float but after hearing the tips and doing it, i floAT

[@Ricardo_C]

I tried this today by myself , 45 minutes I was floating and swimming on my back

[@deltakataeb]

How you floating moving your arms and legs?

[@Keb002-dm4qr]

who's watching in 2024?

[@matthewkopeck8540]

Still 2022 here

[@dboy3535]

Me

[@shazz154]

Still 2019 here

[@SOGKash]

Me

[@anitatenerand]

❤ ​@@matthewkopeck8540

[@InTouchWithGRIM]

This is the first thing I learned,I would suggest learning it early on so if your in the position of say getting a cramp,you can do this with very little energy

[@mcspectre2559]

If u don't have a friend xD

[@kacheymeow490]

MC Spectre i was triggered too

[@kacheymeow490]

I started laughing

[@Realn00bGamer]

He knows me.

[@gardyfaustin8707]

My friend is gay... No thanks buddy

[@naurissodnaks278]

Was searching for this comment.

[@nobletvntv2961]

I like it! Am sure i will manage it, nice teaching

[@mmafighter2992]

Not sure why I watched this cause my problem is not being able to sink. 😂😂😂 I couldn’t sink even if my life depended on it. Lol!

[@soryu__]

Jack Mehoff either fully echale or buy weighing belt

[@Yigawant]

Lol

[@jadenbenjamin2765]

Wow??

[@Ladycakes2024]

Same, I naturally float...

[@P52650653]

Thank you so much Now I am trying to float in water ^^ I will follow your video,If I can do that I will let you know ^^

[@iancena2200]

"If you don't have a friend.."

[@alexisdungca416]

@Scarlet Theif booo who cares

[@ankit.says59]

Today my trainer taught me this and I got this recommendation on feed 😂

[@kryze828]

"If you don't have a friend" To bad 🤣

[@AliAli-tb9mm]

Thanks ! very helpful tips, swimming once you pass all these you can try the Ocean ?

[@anormalhumanbeing8608]

I can't even swim, I just jump.

[@CKEMNSTR-gs6zj]

Thank you for teaching me how to float. I love swimming but I felt it was dangerous because I didn't know how to float. So thanks.😋😃😄😁😝😜😋😛😎😍😏🤗🤣😂☺️😊

[@haribe7094]

I Know swimming but during jumping the water enters through my nose how to overcome this

[@eiji__s]

TAMIL FEVER you need to learn how to dive

[@MmeHyraelle]

Most just block it with their hands. I can do it with the muqueous membranes intuitivly. But i understand the pain, when we did underwater pirouettes, this don't work.

[@nova9661]

plug your nose

[@thamerbelal.8279]

thank you good job . 👍👍👍

[@bhaskarjannu1489]

I like swimming

[@wenb]

thank you that the info i was searching for

[@mistervova11]

Floating on the back is the most advanced technique in swimming, and most people can't do it. You cant teach yourself how to float on the back as there is fear/lack of experience involved. When i was 10 years old i got my C certification in swimming which meant i could do every technique, at 14 years old it was the last time i could do floating on the back technique. And at age 24 i remembered it/remastered it, just shows that this technique is easily forgotten and basically one of the hardest techniques to do. It's also one of the most important techniques as it will allow you to rest in open water/river swimming etc in dangerous situations.

[@mistervova11]

There is no such thing as real floating, people with male physique/low bodyfat have to use leg kicks to stay floating on the back. It all has to do with body mass/fat etc.

[@Vishu95100]

Now, I have an idea on the basics of swimming.. After lockdown, I want to get it into practice..

[@radhekrishna_lifeline_thak6809]

This Really Hurts... 1:01 😧😧😧😧😧

[@pyxeleditz]

thousandth comment here! nice video

[@MsVivek71]

I can float in reverse without moving. I don't know how. But I can do it.

[@SsekawuYunth]

Thank you teaching us

[@mawarnimar2507]

i want to try float

[@The.RandomTube]

1:01 Thanks dude, You a real one!😂😂

[@vimala.p7593]

i love swimming but i don't know swimming

[@softishlucy7515]

Me too

[@vedran3775]

@@softishlucy7515 then do something about it, start learning instead of being a *GaChA*

[@dogge6517]

When i wanna learn floating my friend always say for me to straighten my body and relax it and this is always the outcome 0:29 but now this ia an understandable explanation thank you i can now float than swimming in the water OuO

[@peekeyeseek]

Christian. I can float on the surface of water without moving. Is this unusual?

[@Waterlily2544]

I can do the same. I think it relates to how well you relax. I feel totally relaxed in water and could probably fall asleep back floating. You are probably relaxed too.

[@NaturevibesAi]

Today my friend teach me 4times I got perfectly 😍😍😍😍😍 I'm so happy

[@joannab7299]

I am overweight so I am so buoyant that I can float on my back alone better than people can on those inflatable lounge floating devices 😂

[@TJ-1234]

Nikki The Fox that’s so true fat floats better than muscle I have very fatty legs and they always float pretty Well 😂

[@softishlucy7515]

Oh I'm skinny that's why I can't float 😂

[@sylviajarrett3042]

I love this 😍😍

[@astral7919]

Stomach floating is easy but this is hard. I can't keep kicking my legs

[@gthompson1984]

Please make a video on how to do the deadman float the way the navy requires it

[@Christian_Wedoy]

+Gemelee DePasquale Ill see what i can do

[@bobabella-kq2sw]

im very skinny so everytime i try to float i just go splat

[@ElTaquitoD3]

How do you do it for so long? How do you take in and kut breaths that helps not make you sink? Any help thank you