Last Updated on January 7, 2021
© Shutterstock Swiming in the open waters is absolutely one of the most liberating activities and the feeling of weightlessness in the water is just awesome!
Swiming is also considered to be the best all-round forms of exercise that not only helps with general physical fitness, but also encompasses a host of other benefits such as muscle toning, breath control, and much more.
However, many people have aquaphobia and are unfortunately unable to enjoy this amazing experience! If you are one of these people, then, you don’t need to feel bad about it because you are not the only one!
We know how frustrating this can be especially when you are on a summer vacation and all your friends and other people enjoying the glittering blue waters while all you do is sunbath for countless hours!
The good thing is that the fear and anxiety you feel every time you try to take a dip in the water can disappear! You just need to learn about these 7 swimming rules that can save your life!
Overcoming Fear
There is a very wise saying that says that you can never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have! The fear of water is not something that should make you feel like a coward! It is a natural reaction that happens for many different reasons. In fact, even some expert swimmers can feel the anxiety.
So, stop being ashamed and embarrassed by something you have no control over. Instead, you can face your fears by learning to swim. Never Ever say that it’s ‘’Impossible’’ as the word itself says ‘’I’m possible’’!
Swiming is, therefore, nothing but a small obstacle that deprives you of enjoying this amazing experience. Surprisingly, Nearly about 60% of American people are actually scared of deep waters while the other45% are terribly frighted of water over their heads?
Whether you belong to the first category or the second one, we will help you to get over your fear with this simple technique :
– You just need to completely relax, breath in sufficient air, take different poses, and feel how the water itself can lift your body to the surface!
– Keep in mind that you should do this exercise at a depth that exceeds not 1-1.5M
