You CAN Learn to Swim as an Adult! | Beginner Swimming Tips

Are you learning to swim from scratch? Here are our best beginner tips on how to get comfortable the first time you get in the water!
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Get Comfortable
2:14 Bobbing Up and Down
2:54 Learn to Float
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[@paulfortman5834]

I learned to swim when I was 52 years old. It is a challenge lowering the anxiety of being in the water. I'm still not totally comfortable in the water, but I'm getting there.

[@FaresKsebati]

Keep it up, Paul! You're doing great!

[@paulhetherington3854]

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[@floramaya9871]

I'm motivated, I just started today, I'm also 52.My 11 yr old son is my coach. I did well first day.

[@mpressdivine1]

I'm 50 and just starting swimming lessons

[@haqohaqo8671]

ملهم ، استمر 👏👏

[@perfectyou3473]

Never too old to learn. I learned swimming at 62, a year later I mastered all 4 swims, and doing 3.5 km per training session - fantastic, I love it. Hope to come training with you one day

[@FaresKsebati]

That's amazing! Keep up the great work! If you're interested in training with us at a future swim camp, email me at [e-mail] to get on the list to be one of the first to be informed :)

[@Jasmin098]

Hi am 48 years old and would like to learn too. I go to the sea but I dont have fun because I can not swim with my family Did you took lessons, how long does it take to learn

[@TBab-dq4dh]

That's amazing and inspiring! I'm curious about your swimming journey. How did you start learning to swim at 62? What steps did you take, and what helped you most? Also, what are the four swimming strokes you mentioned? Any tips for an adult learning to swim? Thanks!

[@perfectyou3473]

@@TBab-dq4dh I live on the Atlantic coast, and started surfing, but I realized I wasn't a good swimmer for strong waves. So I decided to acquire that essential skill and signed up for swimming lessons at our local swimming pool. The other decision fact was my age, swimming being a very low impact sport on your joints. I practiced between each lesson, and 2 years later - I am really enjoying swimming. Four strokes in swimming are breaststroke, freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. My tips for new swimmers of any age: go for it and enjoy! Let me know how you progress if you decide to give it a try.

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

I'm 27 and as a Christmas gift to myself I'll get swimming lessons.❤

[@FaresKsebati]

That's a great idea! It'll be life-changing :)

[@peggyduncanbaggenstoss5380]

I am 70...happy I found this video today. I start swim lessons on Tuesday... for the 3rd time... to hopefully overcome my fear of water. I love the ocean and want to be able to enjoy it in a more relaxed way. Thanks for valuable information.

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this! It takes time and patience, but it's worth it. Happy swimming :)

[@bigmanmccheez5342]

learned how to swim when i was a kid, got held underwater by another kid, stopped swimming. Currently 20 y/o and want to learn how to swim again. This is a comfortable and easy to understand guide without feeling like it's intended for children, good job!

[@denisea.9033]

I'm 42yrs old and grew up playing in pools and swimming & flipping around freely. It wasn't until more recently when putting my own kids in swim lessons that I realized, OMG I don't really KNOW how to swim!! I'm super inefficient with my kicks and definitely don't do any proper breathing or strokes. Now I want to properly learn and do it for exercise, so thank you for these videos, they're super helpful as I decide whether to invest in lessons for myself.

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this, Denise - it's a great step toward lifelong health! Thanks for sharing and happy swimming :)

[@ulquiorra3104]

I’ll recommend this to my mom (64). She feels she’s too old to learn. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. I believe this may help her with her lack of confidence and maybe anxiety when trying to learn how to swim.

[@FaresKsebati]

That's great to hear! It's never too late to learn - swimming is a great lifelong activity!

[@paulfortman5834]

There was an 84 year old woman in my adult swimming class, so it's never too late.

[@marthanhende9953]

Impressive

[@Kwak444]

I learned to swim when I was a kid but it’s awesome to see all these success stories! It really feels like you’ve learned how to fly when you get the hang of it!

[@pnjoshirpb]

At 73, today is my second day, I m enjoying learning

[@bhavanasundar5561]

I started swimming recently and the most important tip is to teach the landing position, especially for short people like me.

[@diosdadoagao5774]

Both in our late 50's, my wife and I just love snorkeling but don't actually know how to swim. We never thought that after 8 months of swimming lessons ( which started just last Nov 2022, 2 hrs once weekly), we were very glad that we finally learned to do it. I am comfortable with breast stroke while she seems natural with freestyle in the 25-meter lap pool. Other than our 4x/week gym workout, we plan to make swimming a regular exercise regimen. So, the saying that, "It is difficult to teach old dogs new tricks" is relatively true. The young ones just get to learn swimming real fast. 🙂

[@Wengoku]

nice

[@julielepage1315]

Extremely helpful I'm in process of having swimming lessons I'm 59 years old It's a slow process but I'll get there eventually

[@rainbowkitten8990]

This is why you should always teach your kids to swim at the earliest opportunity! My auntie started teaching me at 5 years old. It can save your life!

[@curtistinephillips2791]

Just started swim lessons at 40 something and this video is so helpful Can’t wait until I progress further 😊

[@FaresKsebati]

That's awesome! Keep up the hard work and be patient with yourself :)

[@katharinadittus3315]

Great information!

[@lindatwala2977]

This really helps. Thanks a million! ❤

[@kmonnier]

Bobbing and floating were huge for me. Also getting in a couple times a week consistently

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad to hear that! Keep it up and happy swimming!

[@eliering7221]

I love this chanel I started 1 month ago and I have been learning a lot with your. Thanks from Colombia

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoy it! Happy swimming, Elier!

[@limsiewthoe4227]

This video is very useful

[@pummaandfriends509]

Thank you 👍. I have aquaphobia and recently I decide to hire private tutor to teach me how to swim. Tobe honest, it's so difficult but it getting better day by day

[@FaresKsebati]

You can do it! Keep up the hard work :)

[@stacyleiter651]

I started swimming during the Labor Day weekend. I don't know why I never thought to buy a pair of goggles until I reached the age of 55, but my inner swim fiend was unleashed. I got a Y membership so I could swim in a proper lap pool (and I even started working there last month). My Swim Pro was key to training myself in the early days. I've taken one round of swimming lessons and start another round next month. Until then, I'm watching Whiteboard Wednesday videos to improve my streamline and to start working on my dolphin kicks.

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad to hear that, Stacy! Thanks for your support and keep up the good work! Happy swimming :)

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[@Jjjjjjjjjj863]

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[@thibod07]

Wow! That looks like an amazing pool! Nice approach to getting use to the water! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@indrajeetvitekar8363]

Good tips

[@lastingdiamond1738]

Thank You so very much. God blessings to you.

[@destinyquiroz914]

Very helpfulll thank you ima use this as soon as I find out where I can find a king pool haha

[@evarriska5163]

You are very good coach!🥰🥰

[@FaresKsebati]

Thank you! Happy swimming :)

[@carmenscruz3983]

I would love to learn❤

[@scoutharris8586]

I liked the idea of swimming growing up but I couldn't ever afford lessons and did land sports like long distance running. I can't run anymore and I have enough fat on my body I can float every which way without treading and that makes me excited! So I'm signing up for swim classes soon so I can learn the strokes well enough to swim laps for excersise. These videos are helpful!

[@Makaneek5060]

I'd be very interested to know where this was filmed, it looks like a gorgeous place!

[@jennelynabella2241]

I don't know but I really get nervous when I can't touch the floor anymore. I also have fear of deep water like a sea. I hope I'll be able to overcome this.

[@user-yq5cb7zo2t]

Captain, during the buoyancy process, should I exhale while doing the buoyancy process?

[@heyakun]

Ugh. I already did free and frog style (and not mastered) sooo hard to learn it (float & butterfly) 😢😫 but yes. I just tried it yesterday

[@amazonegadgets9657]

Great work, fantastic teaching love you so much 😍🌹🙏 I'm Ananda, I'm from Sri Lanka, I'm the lifeguard, I like very much this job.

[@salimziad2131]

Thank you Page. I am struggling to learn how to breath

[@FaresKsebati]

You can do it! Check out this video for more breathing tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLOlYqNjsmKe7c

[@elsanystrom350]

Never had any desire to learn to swim for exercise tho my 7 children were age group swimmers. Had no fear, and could do sidestroke etc. Then 8 years ago had total hip replacement on both sides. No more running. Did rehab in pool and went to water aerobics for 8 years before realizing if I wanted to up my cardio, I needed to learn to swim laps. Asked my oldest daughter who came to visit and was a certified swim instructor if she would teach . Role reversal and lots of laughter but after 3 lessons I was able to do a credible 25 yd lap of freestyle, at 85. Have always had linebacker shoulders which is good as I have little leg power. My biggest issue is breath control as I have chronic asthma. This is the main reason I was reluctant to try swimming, as it is harder for an asthmatic person than running. However, it really is both fun and a challenge so don’t be afraid to try it no matter what your age.

[@FaresKsebati]

Wow, Elsa! That's a great story! Swimming is a great activity for all ages - so glad it helped you with rehab and getting fit! Happy swimming :)

[@DianeOfori]

Hi great video thank you, was just wondering could you next time do a video of how to stop safely in the water? I noticed when you were showing us the floating on your back you didn't show how are we are meant to stand up after safely.

[@FaresKsebati]

Hi Diane! Great suggestion. The best way is to move your hands around in the water to support you, and sit up like you're in a chair. Good luck and happy swimming :)

[@DianeOfori]

@@FaresKsebati Thanks

[@stevephoebep-s-house8606]

Am going for my 1st lesson with a professional teacher lol I can’t count how many attempts I have tried in the past But before I turn 35 this September iam determined to learn

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this! Keep up the hard work and dedication, and have fun :)

[@stevephoebep-s-house8606]

Went for my 1st lesson and did great ! Was quiet shocked and the swim teacher was quiet impressed! Thanks for sharing the videos! Helped a lot !! Look forward to the next lesson

[@FaresKsebati]

@@stevephoebep-s-house8606 Nice work!! :)

[@lizak90028]

I'm really starting to learn properly at 62 now and albeit I am a bit apprehensive I thoroughly enjoy it. Your clip was quite helpful.

[@FaresKsebati]

It's never too late to learn! Glad we could help - happy swimming :)

[@bettyadams785]

I learnt to swim last year at 62. Best thing ever. Absolutely love swimming. Now swim 3 times a week.

[@ainomugishakscovia440]

What if it's a sea and i want float and swim for at least an hour because that was just a pool, i saw u stepping on wall for a start. Thanks.

[@emmasmith7209]

I'm 16 we are going to the pool today and I'm going to work on floating on my stomach its embarrassing to ask for help or even tell someone I can't swim but this should really help thank you

[@shaimaamansour3053]

I can't exhale under water through nose I exhale through mouth..is it ok or wrong? shoud I train to exhale through nose?

[@markcufflin3664]

Been swimming twice a week some weeks feeling fitter & I swim with goggles still need to do 25m keep putting it off

[@ryancracix4442]

Hello can i learn to swim by myself by watching your video?

[@jeffreywiddop762]

I've been swimming regular 3 to 4xs a week, 45 years now since the early days that I was in a life saving club. Now i am 70 yr old. I always had limited shoulder mobility especially on front crawl. ( S ) pull with a high elbow is a no go for me. I found out a lot later on I was a lot better using the johnny weissmuller ( i ) pull catch pressure, arms straight down and straight back.

[@FaresKsebati]

That's a great routine, Jeffrey! Yes, the S pull is considered outdated - you were correct on making a technique adjustment :)

[@jeffreywiddop762]

Thank you Fares for your advice.

[@mustsilm]

What if there is no wall? I swim in sea or river/lake

[@HarishChouhan]

I started learning since last 2 months at the age of 39 and for some reason I could float with face down but never on my back

[@mustachio2]

I'm trying to learn how to swim and I'm fairly comfortable in and moving in the water, but have a problem putting my face in the water.

[@TheKSAswimmer]

Love this facility! Where is it at

[@FaresKsebati]

This is the Barcelo Maya resort in Cancun, Mexico!

[@TheKSAswimmer]

@@FaresKsebati thanks Fares!

[@charlieeasy9734]

I want to learn by watching your videos. I am a beginner and over 35 years old. I hope it helps. Thank you

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this! It takes time and patience, but it's entirely doable. Happy swimming :)

[@sourovjyotimoran275]

How can I start Swimming as a beginner

[@JoshuaMenezes-2890]

I have the problem of breathing and I can't swim properly any solution to my problem

[@kintsugii4321]

I have started at 60.Can you give some tips on how to stand in water midway after floating.

[@shomshomni2314]

You need to pretend that you're taking a seat to stand up. Take a deep breath and blow out your nose. Your head will go under for a few seconds.

[@GAmerXDg]

Where is this place and how can I get there??

[@FaresKsebati]

This is the Barcelo Maya resort in Cancun, Mexico! It's gorgeous :)

[@paulhetherington3854]

6:16 - opposite of scuba! Arms - back - at the sides. I.e. Aar = air. Arms fore - suck air away! Bac si - influx air. Mechanic, of air ops. Add'Ult' - Added this culture, as directed. I do, quick dunk - for stomach floatsz.

[@whoopsydoodle5933]

Floating on my back terrifies me

[@floramaya9871]

I'm ready at 51 yrs old hahahaha

[@FaresKsebati]

It's never too late to learn, Flora! Good luck and happy swimming :)

[@bret9276]

36 still scared to try an float. My husband tries to show me an I know it’s frustrating for him. 😅

[@lifeofanexpatmommy8834]

I am 40 n started to learn swimming …I am too scared of the water , cannot float 😢😭 too..

[@markcufflin3664]

I can swim underwater Breaststroke but want to swim on top of the water doing breaststroke any tips & front crawl I swim face down

[@FaresKsebati]

Hi Mark! Check out this helpful video on breaststroke: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4eZhaqZiNhkpM0

[@coolxplayer12]

The cameraman having lungs of steel 😂

[@jogmas12]

Shallow or deep water, same concept

[@Jadeykins]

Just watching you float got my anxiety kicking. I tried floating but I'm too scared 😢 Im 24 i wanna learn to swim dammit.

[@FaresKsebati]

See if you can find a swim instructor near you or someone to help you - learning is better in pairs! Keep putting in the effort :)

[@jennelynabella2241]

Is it possible that a non-swimmer cannot learn to swim naturally for 5 sessions of swimming lessons? I'm a bit slow in learning life skills.. Sadt

[@carmellatte71]

I was shoved into the pool at Disney land when I was 9 and almost drowned. I get in the pool for water aerobics etc. But when I hear that water sound while trying to swim I freak out. I really want to swim and get this behind me I'm 52 now 😂😂😂

[@Colinclack]

Jumped into the Deep End end aged 12, So nearly Drowned , I have no fear of water ,Have been into the sea up to my Neck But I just cannot swim ,Once my feet leave The floor I am sinking ,and Panic sets in

[@paulhetherington3854]

Ah! 15m rule - I remember Vddsz!

[@shoty79]

I wish I could swim but everytime water goes over my head even in a shower it takes my breath away 😩 so then I panic and I feel like I can't breath this really scares me so it just puts me off learning how to swim my dad made me scared of water from a young age he would tip freezing cold water over my head 🙃 which would make me lose my breath I can't even do waterside because of when the cold water splashes in my face this takes my breath away only thing about me being so scared of water is from a young age I always took my boys to a waterpark abroad so they would learn and not be scared of water even thou I would sit on the edge scared shitless that I wouldn't be able to help them if they got into trouble but now they are older they can swim not scared of water 😊

[@JulietToe-kj4gz]

I tried learning today 😮but was so afraid the water is heavy, and I couldn't breathe perfectly 😢and then I thought on my little brother he got drowned 😭2014 that frightening the also

[@paulhetherington3854]

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[@sourovjyotimoran275]

I am 22 years old

[@Lovealonewins]

I am 46 n I want to learn swimming

[@FaresKsebati]

You've come to the right place! It's never too late to learn!

[@Lovealonewins]

@@FaresKsebati we don't have swimming pool but village river

[@jeanpaulplom5514]

très bonne vidéo mais qui demande une grande confiance en soi et une bonne maitrise de son corps , ce qui n'est pas le cas des non nageurs

[@manjumanl5279]

Ksebati never replys to comments .

[@user-ld8ey6wr8h]

Бассейн мелковат

[@GoldenTV3]

привет!

[@alisonrathbone468]

I didn’t learn to swim until the age of 13, I am a high functioning autistic.

[@alisonrathbone468]

I’m not saying that autism prevents people from learning how to swim, I’m just saying that was one of my personal struggles growing up as someone with autism.

[@bridonovan520]

Hi I’m a man can I wear a ladies open piece swimsuit on lessons

[@Lecintel]

I find it kind of insulting, that the title of this video assumes that it is difficult for an adult to swim, I think you can do most of the things as an adult

[@rocketkid3787]

4:52 oh ya

[@thisdrinkinglife]

Too slow .....zzzzzz