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Why Do Some People Float… and Others Sink?
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It’s one of the most common (and frustrating) questions beginners ask when learning to swim. Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well. It isn’t luck — and it isn’t strength. It comes down to understanding how your body interacts with the water — and once that clicks, confidence grows very quickly. This week I’m sharing two simple but powerful resources to help you (and your swimmers) finally crack the floating puzzle. For Swimming TeachersA Ready-to-Use Floating & Gliding Lesson PlanFloating is often the moment where nervous swimmers either relax… or panic. With the right structure, it becomes one of the most rewarding skills you can teach. Download the Floating & Gliding lesson plans: Inside you’ll find: • Clear, step-by-step progressions Perfect for:
Want more ready-made sessions you can use straight away? Build yourself a complete, stress-free teaching toolkit for the term ahead. For Beginners and SwimmersWhy We Sink (And How to Float)Floating still isn’t the same as staying up while swimming — and that’s where many beginners get confused. The secret lies in something called relative density. Think of it like this: Logs float. Rocks sink. Some bodies naturally float more easily, while leaner or more muscular swimmers may find it harder at first. But here’s the important part: Anyone can learn to float with the right technique. Read the simple science behind floating and sinking
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
One of the most common questions I get asked by adult swimmers is, 'Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl? Hi, Mark here - hope you’re doing well. If you’ve ever climbed out of the pool wondering why front crawl feels so exhausting, you’re definitely not alone.It’s one of the most common questions I get from adult swimmers: “Why do I get so tired so quickly when I swim front crawl?” Most people assume it’s all down to breathing - but it’s usually a mix of timing, body position, and how...
One of the most common questions I get asked by adult swimmers is, 'Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl? Hi, Mark here - hope the week’s going well. One of the most common issues adult swimmers bring up (and one you’ve probably heard too) is: “Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl?” It’s easy to assume it’s a breathing problem, but more often it’s about timing, body position, and energy control. I recently heard from a swimmer who said: “We all end up completely winded after just...
Ever found yourself wondering, "How do others seem to float so effortlessly while I struggle to stay afloat?" You're not alone, and the answer might surprise you. Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. This week, I am tackling one of the most common questions: ' Why do I sink, and how do I float?' Understanding Buoyancy: It's All About Balance Our ability to float largely depends on our body's composition. Fat, being less dense than water, aids in buoyancy, while muscle, being denser,...