Beginner, Beginner
Being ‘at one’ with the water helps to ensure that everything we do in the water and when we swim is second nature and therefore not stressful.
Essential elements of learning how to relax when swimming are:
- Learning how to breath hold and submerge
- Learn how to move through the water slowly
- Learn how to breathe regularly
Go Underwater and Really Experience It
Submerging completely under the water is a great way to learn how to relax. Grab a pair of swim goggles, put them on your eyes, take a deep breath and down you go. What do you see? Everything very clearly, so you have a very clear perception of where you are and what you are doing. What can you hear? Not much if anything. All is peaceful and quiet.
Learn How to Relax
Easier said than done I hear you say. Not at all. It just takes time. A combination of floating, gliding and breathing at a comfortable time will lead to you being at one with the water.
When you learn how to relax you are then able to move through the water. Float, from front position (prone) to back (supine) & learn to go from front prone to standing in the water regaining an upright standing position, a forgotten skill when learning how to swim.
The 2 most common swimming breathing mistakes
When it comes to breathing during swimming, whichever swimming stroke you are attempting to swim, there are two common mistakes that many adults make.
- Holding your breath
- Breathing too late
Solution do not hold breath and breath long before you need to. Setting number of arm pulls and breath on one arm pull.
Breathe
Breathing regularly when we swim helps to keep us relaxed and calm.
Relax
Learn to float prone & supine, regain feet.
Slower is Better
You must learn to 'feel' your way through the water and not 'fight' your way through it.
Underwater
Submerge completly under water to learn how to relax.
Adult
Group Lessons
Edenderry Swimming Pool’s experienced instructors guide each person through the 5 week programme which covers the basics of swimming and helps improve your skills through a programme of gradual progression and motivation.
These are available at different times throughout the year.
Price
€65 FOR 5 WEEK BLOCK BOOK
35mins per session
Tailor-Made Swim Classes
One to One Lessons
These lessons are on a one to one basis with a qualified instructor. If you want to improve your water confidence, a particular stroke, skill or even train for an event, this individual session is suitable for you.
It is also useful for people that need extra practice & instruction to achieve & develop a particular skill.
Price
€99 FOR 6 WEEK BLOCK BOOK
30mins per session
Lessons | Price | |
|---|---|---|
Adult Lessons (5 Lessons) | 35mins | €65 |
Adult One to One Lessons (6 Lessons) | 30mins | €99 |