How to Tread Water

Here are 3 variations and tips for keeping your head above the surface in a controlled and relaxed way.
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[@RheaPrivateAccount-nf3kl]

I tried all of them and I still sinks 😂

[@traindaly]

Keep practicing. Ask someone for feedback and guidance

[@marshall966]

I asked a lifeguard why do I keep sinking and he said it's because I workout my legs a lot so it's a lot of muscle. The irony of having strong legs. I don't think its impossible though just will get tired fast

[@traindaly]

@@marshall966 using your legs too much can be counterproductive but with the right technique, you should be able to tread regardless of muscle mass

[@julianblacksmith8539]

​@@traindalywhat about body density. If you have negative buoyancy.

[@traindaly]

@@julianblacksmith8539 that’s definitely a factor but it’s not all or nothing. With the right technique for you, you can master swimming. Have a coach take a formal look

[@teeoh9192]

The breast stroke kick, seems to be the most efficient.

[@traindaly]

it can be, the egg beater kick is a version of breaststroke, but has a better ebb and flow or contract/relax with the alternating legs

[@turbo20]

Thanks now I can move anywhere in deep water and swim arround with my friends😊

[@traindaly]

Wow! Nice work

[@breonoutlaw2652]

I have a swimming test to float or tread for 60 secs for the merchants seaman and I’m so scared 😅 but I think this will help , have not swim since 2020

[@jaygocrayjaygocrazy5984]

@@breonoutlaw2652dats crazy im doing da same thing how u did ?😂

[@macioz1760]

I loke "the rock" metode the most. It involves gringing my heavy butt right down into the abyss that is water

[@traindaly]

😂

[@Kloud22]

@@traindaly😂

[@chadm528]

Way easier if you lean forward, requires half the energy

[@traindaly]

Thanks for sharing some tips

[@sharondalton7632]

Agree

[@traindaly]

@@sharondalton7632 👊

[@kennethowenocampo73]

This one is too fast, you can lean forward and slower the tempo. Less energy expense and more relaxed.

[@traindaly]

Thanks for sharing!

[@EXPLORADVEN]

❤️❤️❤️🏊🏊🏊❤️❤️❤️

[@traindaly]

💪🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

[@Nisha_985]

Superb talented

[@traindaly]

Thanks!

[@mma__mania]

Does the feet and hand moving need to be fast like that all the time or u can also do it slowly?

[@traindaly]

You can play with the tempo. Could definitely be slower

[@zacharystivers4645]

How do you swim/ride waves like in the ocean, or wave pool?

[@traindaly]

In a streamline position. Checkout some bodysurfing videos

[@maykay.jaykayman9647]

Look how aggressively this tempo is, what the heck.

[@traindaly]

Tempo can vary

[@sanv3275]

so i HAVE to move at 8'x speed or can i just move normally?😅

[@traindaly]

Play with your tempo

[@Jarhead25]

This might be a random question, but how much do you weigh? I wanted to know if my weight is okay to scull in deep water before I try it and drown 😅 (I weigh 170-180)

[@traindaly]

I weight 180lbs. It’s less about how much you way and more about your body composition. Some of us float easier than others but with improved technique and breath control most can tread with ease

[@Jarhead25]

@@traindaly Okay! Thanks for answering my (unnecessary) question! I'll give it a shot tomorrow at my school pool when I go swimming! Thanks! 😁😁

[@traindaly]

@@Jarhead25 let me know how it goes

[@Jarhead25]

@@traindaly Okay! I hope I can go swimming tomorrow! I'll let you know afterwards! Thanks!

[@Jarhead25]

@@traindaly Okay I am back from school

[@ggordon6972]

Thanks

[@traindaly]

👊

[@joaquincontreras9049]

It's also usefull for lifeguards!

[@traindaly]

Absolutely! 💪🏊‍♂️

[@roxy5659]

Yeah, as a lifeguard one of the requirements to get certified is treading water without using arms for 2 minutes. Also, in situations like deep water rescues, I can’t bring a tube with me underwater so I need to be able to keep someone’s head above water with just my legs while I get my tube. Luckily I haven’t had to do a real deep water rescue.

[@joaquincontreras9049]

@@roxy5659 yhea, i'm doing the lifeguard career in argentina, it is 1 year and is really exhausting. The final exam si rescue 3 people in a mildly dangerous river, one after another

[@roxy5659]

@@joaquincontreras9049 that sounds intense, lifeguarding seems to be taken very seriously in Argentina. For me, I went through some lessons online, then had 8 in-person classes for swim tests, save/cpr/first aid practice, and written tests. In the US, or at least in my state, pool guarding certification and beach/river/pond guarding certification are two different things, I have a pool cert but beach cert is harder. I work at a small water park that gets a lot of kids who can’t swim, so saves are frequent but easy. I have had to do a triple save though (that paperwork was fun)

[@traindaly]

@joaquincontreras9049 wow, that’s a challenging test

[@udayanmustafi3963]

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[@traindaly]

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[@vicparedes23]

Is egg beater kick and alternate breastroke kick the same?

[@traindaly]

Yes

[@latroysamuels]

did it and still sinks

[@traindaly]

Keep practicing. Having a coach work with you can help

[@samphillips5603]

Yeah i did all if these all under water 🤣.

[@traindaly]

😂 hope you’re making progress!

[@samphillips5603]

@traindaly day 2... will be back at it lol

[@traindaly]

@@samphillips5603 good luck

[@defafa9249]

Most of the videos they be in deep water like you think a beginner will even try it

[@traindaly]

Probably not for beginners if you cant tread a little in deep water already

[@teeoh9192]

@@traindaly I'm 6'1", but my gym's pool only goes to a little more than 4 ft. How do I practice treading water in water so shallow. P.S. I can't swim, period. Trying to learn.

[@traindaly]

@@teeoh9192 treading in water that shallow, especially as tall as you are is hard. I wouldn't necessarily start someone who cant swim with treading, Id work more on floating face down and on your back, and teaching the freestyle and safety positions. You might find treading comes more natural after learning how to swim at the surface first.

[@Kloutkulture]

When I try this I get extremely tired

[@traindaly]

Start with shorter efforts and build your stamina. You don’t have to work as hard as you think. Keep you lungs full with air, exchanging quick sips in and out only as needed.

[@VicDamoneJr82]

This looks like too much work is there another way

[@traindaly]

Play with your breath and tempo, you don’t need to move that much or often to keep your mouth above the surface

[@dnertys859]

Put ur hips wider buddy

[@traindaly]

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[@user-1wyg5fdik45]

Coffee bitter

[@traindaly]

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