Didn't pass swim test

[Supernal]

Well, I failed the swim test on my first scuba lesson.

I had to swim 8 lengths of a 50-yd pool. After about 3-1/2 lengths, the instructor told me to stop because I was clearly exhausted. I could barely get out of the pool. I didn't think I was THAT out of shape because I walk a fair bit, but I guess I am, especially in the upper body.

I was fine at treading water.

I'm glad I signed up for swimming lessons, starting this Sunday. I'm also starting deep water aquafit 3x a week.

My new goal is to get fit enough to take scuba training later on.

I'll STILL see you all underwater - just a little later than I thought!

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Well, keep working on it. You'll get it. If you have no upper body strength, you can still lie on your back and do a frog-kick and you'll find that with a little practice, you can kick and glide, kick and glide, around the pool. Also, the sidestroke is a good one for distance swimming, especially if you can switch from using one side to the other. Good luck!

 

[do it easy]

Good luck and stick with it! The swim class and aqua aerobics should help. Just like scuba, these things get easier and more fun with practice.

 

[Supernal]

Thanks, Frank.

Part of the problem is that my swimming technique is very poor so I use a LOT of energy and hardly move at all! I'll definitely work on that.

Rhonda

 

[MoonWrasse]

Well, I failed the swim test on my first scuba lesson.

I had to swim 8 lengths of a 50-yd pool. After about 3-1/2 lengths, the instructor told me to stop because I was clearly exhausted. I could barely get out of the pool. I didn't think I was THAT out of shape because I walk a fair bit, but I guess I am, especially in the upper body.

I was fine at treading water.

I'm glad I signed up for swimming lessons, starting this Sunday. I'm also starting deep water aquafit 3x a week.

My new goal is to get fit enough to take scuba training later on.

I'll STILL see you all underwater - just a little later than I thought!

Maybe you're not streamlined enough in the water. Which stroke were you using?

 

[Missdirected]

Thanks, Frank.

Part of the problem is that my swimming technique is very poor so I use a LOT of energy and hardly move at all! I'll definitely work on that.

Rhonda

Clearly, you are on the right path than. Have fun at swim class and when you do take the test, take it easy, like the fish said

 

[Supernal]

Maybe you're not streamlined enough in the water. Which stroke were you using?

I alternated between a dog paddle and a back stroke.

 

[Floridawannabe]

Keep up the training. Sounds like you have the right attitude. Luckily when I did my swim test I was in the Military and young. Now I am Married and Happy, which is old and fat .

 

[DivingCRNA]

I alternated between a dog paddle and a back stroke.

No wonder you got so tired!

Ii alternate breast stroke, back stroke, back float/kick and side stroke when I have to cover distance swimming. And I swim like a brick!

You will get it.

 

[Supernal]

Keep up the training. Sounds like you have the right attitude. Luckily when I did my swim test I was in the Military and young. Now I am Married and Happy, which is old and fat .

Hey, I'm older than you! Harrummpphhh....