Holding Your Breath Underwater:
It’s important to understand that you can’t breathe underwater. However, holding your breath isn’t the best approach either. Instead, focus on exhaling while your head is underwater. This will help you with breath control, which is crucial for swimming. Practice breathing exercises on land to get a feel for breathing deeply through your mouth and exhaling slowly through your nose.

Letting Your Hips Sink:
Swimming requires a lot of effort, especially for beginners. You may not be fully aware of your body position or technique yet, and this can lead to letting your hips sink in the water. This increases drag and makes swimming more difficult while also increasing your risk of injury. To help keep your hips and legs in the proper position, try using a snorkel. This eliminates the need to change your head position to breathe and allows you to focus more on your body’s position in the water.

Not Finishing Your Stroke:
Just like in other sports, following through is crucial in swimming. Make sure to complete your stroke fully before moving on to the next one. If you don’t finish your stroke completely, you’ll lose out on power and energy. Your arms should reach back to your hips before you start your next stroke.

Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and swimming is no exception. Taking swimming lessons is a great way to improve your skills and receive feedback on your technique. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to improve your swimming abilities, it’s never too late to start learning. Check out Easy2Swim’s adult swim programs to get started today!