I would also add that if you access to a pool you might try taking really deep breaths. I normally will not float but if I take in a really deep breath then I can. Release it slowly and not all the way then take your next really big one.
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Your instructor was correct in saying the rule is simply don’t drown for 10 minutes. There is no rule requiring you to tread water.Thanks for the replies so far. @tbone1004 that is a lot of good points.
As for the actual class I went to the orientation for it to get more information about it. I believe that he said you have 2 options for swimming, and I also remember him saying that the treading part is basically more of a "don't drown for 10 minutes and don't touch the side of the pool" kind of test and I'm pretty sure I remember him saying you can just float if you can do it, but as mentioned, I unfortunately have never been able to really do it.
@Rooster59 I will also look into the eggbeater kick thanks.
LOL what are magic shorts?Get yourself a pair of magic shorts.
Nobody wants to see you naked, you are allowed to wear shorts to protect your modesty.
We had a guy that had the same problem. We had him do it in salt water with a pair of magic shorts. Treading furiously he made the 10 minutes.