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Conquer Going Underwater - 3 Steps to Build Confidence 🏊

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Always wondered, what’s the secret to feeling calm and confident with your head underwater?

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Hey Mark here. Hope you're doing well.

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For many beginners, the idea of putting your face underwater can feel overwhelming. But once you get comfortable, swimming becomes easier, calmer, and a lot more fun.

Here’s a simple 3-step approach:

  1. Get the face wet​
    Blow bubbles, splash your face, or chase a ball at the surface to get used to water around your mouth and nose.
  2. Partial submersion​
    Dip your mouth and nose just under the surface while holding your breath, then try reaching for small objects slightly below.
  3. Full submersion​
    Once you feel ready, go completely under—start with just your head, then progress to short swims and retrieving objects.

👉 Read the full guide with tips and FAQs here: Going Underwater​

Quick tips:

  • Exhale slowly through your nose (or hum) instead of holding your breath.
  • Goggles help reduce anxiety.
  • Keep practice short and positive, never alone.

👉 Read the full guide here: Going Underwater​

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If you’d like a full, step-by-step plan that takes you from first splash through to confident strokes, my book The Complete Beginners Guide to Swimming is a great next step. 📘 Get your copy here​

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You’ve got this - every dip under the surface is progress.

All the best,
Mark

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P.S. Many swimmers tell me that the section on breathing alone was worth getting the book for - ]you might find it’s the breakthrough you need too.

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Hi! I'm Mark, creator of Swim Teach

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