Fear in the water often comes down to one simple question… “Can I stand up?”

Hi Mark here, I hope all is well with you.

Have you ever been mid-swim and suddenly thought… “How do I stop?”

It’s something that often gets forgotten - but learning how to stand up mid-swim is one of the biggest confidence boosters for beginners.

If a swimmer knows they can stop, regain their footing, and reset… the fear starts to fade.

I have a clear, step-by-step guide covering:

✅ How to stand up from a face-down (prone) position
✅ How to stand up from a face-up (supine) position
✅ Key focus points to get it right
✅ Common faults to avoid

​You can read the full guide here: How To Stand Up Mid Swim ​

Whether you’re learning yourself or supporting someone else, this is a skill worth practising slowly and calmly — it transforms confidence in the water.

Learnt how to stop? Now let’s build the rest.

Standing up is just one piece of the puzzle.

My Complete Beginners Guide To Swimming brings everything together in one clear, structured resource — from floating and relaxing to mastering all four basic strokes.

Inside you’ll find:

• Step-by-step technique breakdowns
• Simple progressions that build real confidence
• Clear illustrations and easy-to-follow guidance
• Support for nervous swimmers

It’s designed to feel like I’m right there on poolside with you.

​👉 Take a look inside here​

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👉 Download your copy and start building confidence today​

Remember — confidence in the water doesn’t come from swimming further.

It comes from knowing you’re in control.

That’s all for this week. Happy swimming!

Cheers

Mark

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