What you teach here is a revolution. I'm an adult beginner at swimming, and going into the deep end scared me. I tried swimming in the deep end last weekend and my instructor taught me the egg beater and the backstroke treading water, but I didn't last long; Afterwards I tried your technique and it worked and my fear of the deep disappeared. Thank you very much, Greeting from Madagascar
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! I think you may be the first comment [we know of] from Madasascar! We are writing from Puerto Rico. I am so glad to hear that your fear disappeared! If we can help you further, please let us know! --- Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff Wood
So I practiced at the pool for an hour and 15 and actually got into the 2m pool. This worked the best especially the tilting of my head backwards and not being vertical. I tried all the other ones and by far this is the best. I finally relaxed in the deep water without panicking
YESS!! LETS GOOO!!! How did it feel to tread water? Huge congratulations! ---- How can we keep helping you progress? What is next? Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff
This water treading technique will change your life! I'm a beginner swimmer. I can do freestyle but not tread in deep end water. I saw this video today and tried it in the pool. Wow! I floated for a longer period , then switched to freestyle swim to go to the pool's wall. I had been practising treading water constantly, but I couldn't float for more than 10 seconds. This technique assisted me in relaxing and breathing until I was ready to swim again. I hope swimming instructors implement this strategy with their students.
Bubbles! I can't thank you enough for this comment! These are the comments that really fuel our daily video content and we are grateful you trust our coaching and that it is working so well! ----- Have you checked out our community? We would love to have you in The Swim House. Starting a Breath Holding Challenge soon! Join, if interested :) ---- Keep Swimming and thank you again! Coach Jeff and Mer
@@caribeswim I am from India 67 years old . And learning swimming. From today I will start learning treading in water with the help of your vdo . I take much time . But i will let you know once I am able to tread in the water
Honestly the most relevant and useful video about threading in the entirety of youtube/online media. 1. Trust the water. Feel relaxed, because you are natually buoyant to a certain extent 2. Always learn backward and take advantage of the surface tension while keeping your legs raised or in 90° motion to stay afloat, while pushing out the water. 3. Breath in a 100:50 fashion. 100% inhale and only 50% exhale while you float so to keep air in your lungs through out. This was the only trick which ever worked for me and i will be trying this in the sea soon in my trip. Thank you so much. ❤️
Thank you so much for the comment and kind words! I am so glad you found the video helpful! --- If you have not already, make sure to watch our full tutorial found here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html Looking forward to hearing more about your progress when you swim in the sea on your upcoming trip - please share! Thank you again, Coach Jeff Wood
I am glad I watched this video. I self-taught swimming. I thought I was doing the wrong way. You validated that my style of treading water isn't entirely wrong. I will keep doing that.
Hi MelissaDavis! Thank you for commenting and sharing your success! I am REALLY excited to hear that it works for you. What did you find the most helpful with the process? --- As we are a new channel, if you know anyone who could benefit from our content please share! And if I can offer you any more tips or tricks, just ask! Thanks again! Coach Jeff
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! We are about 30 days away from a HUGE announcement [we are launching a special learn to swim community] and it will be FILLED with tips and tricks to help you learn to swim + learn to tread water! Keep checking back for that launch! Is there anything else with your swimming that I can support you with? Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
armandogongora! You are our 1st EVER super chat / tip! YOU ARE AMAZING!! I cannot tell you how much gratitude we have for your generosity! ---- Please share if we can support your journey! We are here to help you succeed! Thank you again! Coach Jeff and Coach Meredith
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel! I am so glad that you find the content useful, what part was most helpful? --- Keep coming back to the channel, we are close to launching a very special community for adults who are learning to swim. It will be incredibly supportive and helpful with a step by step course + weekly Q&As with me and Coach Meredith! --- If we can support you further, please reach out! Keep Swimming Coach Jeff + Coach Meredith
I've just started 3 days ago taking private lessons and also began watching your videos. Yesterday I had your voice in my head. Relax...I realized that I did not relax so constantly I reminded myself and things got better. Just yesterday I was instructed to beat the water and guess what I did not succeed. I am always told you will get a feeling. No! I needed someone to explain me the logic behind it and voila I think you just did! In the evening I have my 3rd lesson and I am very exicted to try to apply your technique. My inner voice says this time I'll be able to do it. Thank you so much for sharing these usefull information I do appreciate it a lot🙏🏻
You are so welcome and thank you for sharing! Air in your lungs and relaxation are the 2 biggest keys to treading. Make sure to get a big breath and you can hold it for a few seconds to feel your buoyancy. --- Also, if you really want to build the best foundation, make sure to start this series: th-cam.com/play/PL9waKnU8b_xdTXKh0Feq5CURjsL-ViMmB.html --- Keep me up to date on your progress, Thanks, Coach Jeff
Hi Yourdoomsday! Welcome to the channel and you ARE SO WELCOME! What goals do you have for learning to swim and how can I help you more? --- The water is my home. Its embrace slows me down. It's relationship gives me strength. I want to share that relationship with others because its there for EVERYONE to experience! KEEP SWIMMING, Coach Jeff
Welcome to the channel Monukumar! I really appreciate your words and I am so glad you are going to open your mind up! Definitely also watch this video: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html. It is 45 minutes of EVERYTHING regarding learning to tread water without flotation support! --- Tell me more about your swimming goals so I can help you achieve them! Coach Jeff
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! What aspect do you find most helpful? Have you had a chance to try the strategies? How did they go? Looking forward to hearing from you! Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim The technique worked great! I tried both vertical and horizontal. My head floated above the water for more time when I used horizontal technique.
finally i reached.the best channel... really... good coach...and master of this field...i so happy..my swiming... problem..is going to .. solve.. now..😊😊😊😊
Hey Jeff, I tried the chair position today in swim class and my instructor said it won’t count for my treading. I reverted to your other video with the flutter and that worked for me surprisingly haha
Hi DeAngelo - So glad to hear that the flutter kicking technique is working! Also, do NOT allow the instructor to tell you that this doesn't count as treading water. There is an old school mentality that you are running up against. Basically, people have an idea that treading HAS to be done vertically and with egg beater and this is just not true. Remember, the outcome we are working for, keeping your head above water so you can breathe! Once we focus on our objective, the definition can become whatever suits you most appropriately in your exact situation. ---- AND I MIGHT do a reaction video on this comment because there is a lot I want new swimmers to know about this exact situation :). Congratulations on the technique working for you and Meredith and I are here to support your progress, however we can! Keep Swimming, Jeff and Mer
@@caribeswim Thanks, I really appreciate it. I will continue with the flutter kick for now and reserve the chair position for when I’m tired. And a reaction would be pretty cool haha
Thank you for your comment and support. ---- www.skool.com/caribeswim/about Here’s why joining will benefit you: ✅ Live Weekly Q&A with me, Coach Jeff - get your questions answered in real-time. ✅ Shallow Water Mastery Course - access to our core course designed to help you build confidence in the water. ✅ Connect with over 300 adults learning to swim - share tips, get advice, and support each other through the process. ✅ Advance at your own pace - access additional courses like Deep End Mastery, Treading Water, Freestyle Mastery, and more when you're ready. Can’t wait to see you inside the community! Coach Jeff
I only had a couple of free swimming lessons at school here in the UK before the government stopped it. Even though I wish I learnt properly as a kid, I have only just started swimming again. Treading water and breathing are the two difficulties I am facing, but I really want to improve so I can swim the full length of the pool rather than half because my breathing sucks XD Thanks for the video, it makes lot of sense and will try it when I am back in the pool!
Thank you for commenting and sharing your story! YOU CAN DO THIS! How can I help in your journey? --- Make sure to watch these 3 videos as well: Buoyancy: th-cam.com/video/NfSKY-Y_A_8/w-d-xo.html Breathing: th-cam.com/video/_lESJLzZ_fc/w-d-xo.html Treading Water: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html --- Looking forward to supporting you in your swimming journey! Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
Thanks for your comment and CONGRATULATIONS on learning to swim! If you have not already, definitely check out this video as well: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzFZZ6BSXBwj_wnNWN4AaABAg ---- Report back on how your swim session went and how we can continue to help your progress! Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
Thank you for your comment and support. What part did you find most helpful? --- Coach Jeff For more support, join our community here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
Thank you so much for the comment and I am so glad you are finding the content helpful. How did your treading water session go? ---- Keep coming back to the channel, we are close to launching a very special community for adults who are learning to swim. It will be incredibly supportive and helpful with a step by step course + weekly Q&As with me and Coach Meredith! --- If we can support you further, please reach out! Keep Swimming Coach Jeff + Coach Meredith
I can tread vertically barely moving my body for at least 6 hours at least. It's all about holding air. I make up my own treads now. Eggbeaters are exhausting.i also sit in an armchair. You just can't fear the water to be vertical. You have to know you can float easily by just leaning back vertically or armchair lean. I also walk from afloat down to my legs behind me. Just have fun with your buoyancy.
I'm 52 and have been afraid of wading too deep in any body of water my entire life. I had two horrible past experiences that have caused nothing by anxiety anytime I've tried to learn and full blown panic attack once while learning to snorkel. I have had lessons and can do some things like float on my back and get from one side of the pool to the other as long as point A to B is relatively close. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to keep my head above water but I've watched a few of your video's and I'm going to try again tomorrow. I understand that it's key to relax and remain calm so I'm taking what I've learned and will see what happens. I really do love being immersed in water I just need to get over this panic thing. Thank you so much for these tutorials. I will be back with an update.
Hi @toniboloney3063 - welcome to the channel and thank you so much for sharing your story! 1st - this will be an inspiration to others, do not give up 2nd - prioritize relaxation out of the water with meditation and box breathing. When we have 50 years of not swimming, of course our mind will race and create panic, this is our survival instinct, we have to calm that down BEFORE entering the water. 3rd: honor a slow and step by step process with frequent celebration - you can rewire your brain by celebrating more often and by staying within your own comfort level. -- I am SO glad you found our channel - now, you have 2 coaches on your team that WILL help you! Please stay in touch with progress!! Keep swimming, Coach Jeff
I am going to try the seated position today in my daughter's pool. I have been afraid of deep end and don't think I could save myself. I do freestyle using swimmer's snorkel so can go around and I see the deep so rely on the snorkel. I never learned to swim. I am 70 year's old and have made some progress using youtube videos to at least do laps. I really really want to keep my head above water in the deep end and then somehow swim to the sides without a snorkel. Thank you for this great video.
Hi Carmie! Thank you SO much for sharing and welcome to the channel! You CAN do this! I would love to help support your specific journey anyway I can. I also have a longer video that goes into great length on how to tread water: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html And I will be releasing a practice schedule that you can use in conjunction with that video to really feel confident in your deep end swimming. --- More importantly, if I can be of service to help you learn at the age of 70, than PLEASE ask! This is what we do and we are on your team. Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
I ❤ your videos. I tried this at the shallow end of the lake and surprised that stayed in chair position as long as I wanted. 0 fatigue???? I am just trying to figure out how to get into chair position immediately after jumping feet first. I can do it if I go from ladder slowly
Hi Nonoorashid! Welcome to the channel and thank you SO much for the kind words. I am SO EXCITED that my lessons are working for you and that you are finding them helpful. You will want to do the following: 1. Take a deep DEEP breath before jumping - a diaphragmatic breath will make you SO much more buoyant and that extra air WILL bring your body automatically back up to the surface 2. ALLOW 5 or so seconds for your body to stop going down and turn back around towards the surface > move as little as possible during this, just relax 3. Once you are resurfaced, take a new breath and then move into chair position Many times, the difficulty is that you are trying to move into the position a touch early and before the momentum of your jump is complete. I hope this helps! If I can help with anything further, please let me know! ---- Keep Treading, Your Swim Coach Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim Thank you so much for your instructions. I will definitely give it a go. I used to browsed unlimited swimming videos before, but now I eventually discovered a ONE STOP SHOP. Please plan your trip to Toronto, Canada
Hi Nonoorashid - I love Canada! I used to live in Rochester, NY and take the Peace Bridge to Toronto! I will def let you know, if we set up an event in Toronto! Keep in mind, location is the LEAST important aspect of learning! ANYONE can do this virtually! ---- We also have a course launching soon with more private 1:1 instruction virtually. Stay tuned! Thanks again! Coach Jeff
Hi Jeff, I was looking around on youtube for threading water videos. Long story short, I am a beginner swimmer that is able to swim freestyle without stopping There was once in a public pool I bump into someone and had to stop, guess what? it was the deep end and I sink instantly. Had a mini heart attack before doing a panic flutter kick( like i do in freestyle). frankly it was a panic rather then a planned action and fortunately it worked. immediately switch to freestyle and headed to the wall (fortunately I planned to swim only at the first or last lane nearest to the wall) Next i had to come to youtube and search for ways in which I could tread water and found your video. Will attempt your technique and see how it goes
Thank you for sharing your story and I can imagine that was impactful. I highly recommend watching my entire "Bible of Treading Water" videos here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html --- Please stay in touch and let me know how your progress goes and how I can support you further! YOU CAN DO IT! Coach Jeff Wood
Hi Jeff, silly question but as a total beginner, what breathing technique do we need for this position? Do i have to hold my breath for this sitting position?
Great question - I WOULD generally hold air comfortably as it will support buoyancy. Exhale quickly then re-inhale. Watch the FULL Bible of Treading Water Video here for the full description - we discuss it at length: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html --- Also, as a complete beginner, normally you want to MASTER swimming in shallow water before ever learning treading water. If you want more support, come to our FREE community here: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about --- Glad to help! Coach Jeff
I always thought that treading water means I need to be in a vertical position with lots of kicking and sculling. I never succeed doing that, thanks for the tips. I dont know that I was that close to treading water because backstroke is my fav style.
Thank you for the comment and congratulations and learning the "Truth" about treading water. As an industry, we have WAY overcomplicated the movements and made them very difficult for newer swimmers to be successful doing - this is the opposite of what we should be doing. What part of the video did you find most helpful and have you watched our "Bible of Treading Water" Video? --- Keep coming back to the channel, we are close to launching a very special community for adults who are learning to swim. It will be incredibly supportive and helpful with a step by step course + weekly Q&As with me and Coach Meredith! --- If we can support you further, please reach out! Keep Swimming Coach Jeff + Coach Meredith
Thank you for your comment - yes, we want to hold our breath and only exhale about 50% of our air. More air in our lungs means more buoyancy in the water! ___ Hope this helps!
@@caribeswim Thank you so much for the clarification. I'm taking my swimming lessons already and despite my instructor's demos, I'm always lost! I will come back to this comment for more feedback. Many thanks from Cameroon 🇨🇲 🙏
Hi Tam - thank you for commenting and joining the Caribe Learn to Swim Team! I want you to do what feels natural with your hand and arm movement. Normally a sculling motion of out and then back in. --- Keep us posted on your progress! We love following our new swimmers! Keep Treading, Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
Great question and thank you for your comment - 1. stay relaxed 2. inhale and get fresh air 3. only exhale about 50% of total air. --- Hope this helps! Coach Jeff
This is a great question - it all comes down to breath control and relaxation - if you can stay relaxed and learn the proper breathing process between talking, then it is possible. ---- I would first become incredible proficient at treading BEFORE wanting to talk. Then slowly start with small sentences and grow from there. ---- Hope this helps! Coach Jeff
This technique is a beginning because I was getting the flowing part with these method , the only thing that I neeed to do now is go to the deep end .for you how long a person can stay in this position in the water ? is treading water with eggbeater kick make you feel tired quickly ? Nice explanation btw
Thank you, Arabaaz - You SHOULD be able to stay in the "Chair Position" a LOT longer than egg beater kick. Egg Beater is WAY TOO HARD for new swimmers and is really a professional skill. PLEASE let us know how the deep end goes and remember, stay relaxed the entire time!! ---- Keep Swimming, Jeff and Mer
Thank you Lord. I just tried to tread water today vertical and kept floating on my back, and then I go underwater and try to move my hands to come up and I noticed I was holding my breath. And the water still just came to my eyes, but I was very relaxed when I became more vertical, and my arm movements were very slow. Of course this is just 30 seconds into your video you could be telling me I'm doing everything wrong.. lol
I am so glad the strategies are working! Keep practicing, staying relaxed, and continuing to use your lungs for flotation support! :) --- I am here to support, if you need it! Coach Jeff
Thank you so much for the comment! I am excited for you to report back and share how it went! --- Make sure to watch the entire "The Bible of Treading Water" Episode here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html Keeping Swimming, Coach Jeff Wood
Great question and welcome to the channel. The buoyancy created by taking a deep breath is essential > With that said, once you establish a relaxing and loving relationship with the water and are 100% comfortable in this position and treading water, you can begin to learn how to take more normal breathing patterns / breaths. --- I hope this helps, let me know if I can support you further and please share your progress with the technique. Thank you, Coach Jeff Wood
Thank you for your comment! When it comes to your safety, learning how to stay relaxed and calm is priority #1 so you can breathe! I am glad you found value in the video, let me know what other questions I can help answer! ---- Coach Jeff
This is the magical key that unlocked being able to tread water. Seriously guys, try this. But i still auto go into almost a full back float position with legs bended in chair position and hands sculling. 😂 almost like a hydrid. So i do not have to do anything w my legs? I will move backwards if i try to kick😂
Hi Jtan! So Glad to hear that this technique works for you! What is your favorite discovery about treading water that you did not know before watching our videos? --- Keep Swimming and thank you for supporting the channel, Jeff and Mer
Hi Jeff. Thank you for this video I am fairly new to swimming and I always watch your videos before my swim classes. I used your method of treading last night during class and it works!!!!!! I always use the breaststroke method and that also works for me But the chair position was much more relaxing and I could hold it longer. I agree with what you said as long as you keep your had above water that should be considered treading. I'm hooked on your method now.
Hi Hannahevans8193! Firstly, thank you for your trust in my methods, and I'm absolutely thrilled to hear about your success with the treading technique! Your progress and feedback genuinely inspire us to create more content. Let's explore what more you can achieve. I'd love to offer you a free 15-minute consultation where we can discuss your swimming goals and perhaps fine-tune some additional techniques for you or continue to guide your progress. You can schedule it here: foxly.me/15MinConsultation Keep up the fantastic work, and always remember we are here to support you every step of the way! You Rock, keep it up! Jeff
Much of that is your ability to let your legs sink down or flex your core to create that "upright" movement with your body. You can also look down towards your toes, during your back float, and your body will begin to sink down into that position. --- I hope this helps! Let me know how I can help further! Coach Jeff
Hi Selema1 and welcome to the channel! Thank you for the compliment and I am so glad you can hear our love for what we do! Is there anything we can help support you with in your treading water journey? --- Thank you again, Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
@@caribeswim i think you can do a video, on over coming your fear of the deep end, I try that position from one of your video it work but I didn’t go to the deep deep end just where the water was up to my chest and trend laying on my back and keens bend
Hi Selema1! We just launched a few new videos on this topic and a FREE e-book - Check out our new videos and Grab Your Copy Here: ➡️ foxly.ink/CaribeSwim
Thank you for your comment - it is really hard to say as all ocean locations act differently - salt water is more buoyant so that does help you. If you do want to try in the ocean, I would recommend giving it a try and seeing how it goes in a shallow and controlled ocean area! ---- Hope this helps! Coach Jeff
I tried this technique. When i floating back like sleeping, it is fine. But when i try to bend my knee like sitting position, my head sinking. Its really bugging me what i've done wrong. FYI when i'm doing doggy-like swim, my head manage to be completely out of water but it tiring my leg. Please advice tq
Hi @ismanhassan - Thank you for watching the video and commenting! I think that your head sinking is due to a not big enough breath of air before going into the movement or you are not fully relaxed? Keep practicing, maybe try practicing as well with a noodle behind your back or even bringing the noodle in front and holding it across your stomach! --- Don't stop practicing... a lot of these techniques improve with more exposure! Keep Treading, Coach Jeff and Coach Mer
Thank you for the comment and I totally understand. Come check out our community of adults learning to swim and NOT be the 52% statistic: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
Welcome to the channel, TraceyChapman! I am excited to hear how it goes for you. Make sure to watch this: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html Keep in mind its 45 minutes but it is a MUCH WATCH, especially if egg beater holds one over on you. It won't for long! --- Keep us posted on your progress! Keep Treading, Coach Jeff
@@dorishamilton30 that is incredible! When we learn to properly interact in the water, it is amazing how free our body is to move into and out of different movements! Keep us posted on your progress and if we can offer more help, let me know! Keep treading! Coach Jeff
This chair technique did not work for me. I almost have zero bouyancy. I can tread with my hands but as soon as I try to tread without my hands, I completely sink no matter what technique I use… any tips?
@@caribeswim I’ll definitely try it. Only problem is I have until Wednesday to learn to tread without hands for a Waterborne tryout… thank you for the response though 🙏🏻
Thanks for your comments: 1. How you enter the water - are you 100% relaxed or do you have any fear / anxiety of water / deep water? 2. What enters YOU in the water - How much air do you have in your lungs - MORE is better. 3. Stay relaxed during the movement and ensure your head is positioned back. ---- That is my best advice. Beyond that, I cannot say as I do not see you in the water swimming :). ---- Thank you, Coach Jeff
Thank you for your comment - when you are in this position, depending on your comfort and buoyancy, kicking is not necessary. --- I hope you found the video helpful, Coach Jeff
I would highly encourage you to pair that video with this: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html --- Let me know how I can support further! Coach Jeff
One thing I have yet to see in a treading/floating tutorial is how to breathe? Keeping the lungs inflated provides buoyancy, but obviously, one cant hold one's breath forever. Upon exhalation, I sink. How do I breathe to stay afloat for 10 min, 15 min, etc?
Hi fitdoc565 - that is a great question and thank you for commenting! Check out our FULL tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html In this video, I break down the 100 & 50 principle - these are ROUGH estimates, but we want to take a FULL 100% inhale with a 50% or so exhale. The buoyancy generated from our lungs helps immensely in buoyancy and reduction of output. ---- Let me know your thoughts and how I can help you further! Keep Swimming, Coach Jeff
Thank you for your comment - I agree that this is a blend between a completely vertical position and a generic back float. MANY new swimmers believe they MUST be 100% vertical when treading water but that is not true and the act of a new swimmer trying to recreate that definition can make it incredibly intimidating and difficult to accomplish. ---- There is a blend between a professional definition of treading water and a beginners version... I am confident we have found that with this video! ---- Thank you again and let me know how I can support your swimming :) Coach Jeff
That is incredible news! Congratulations! Just find a solid rhythm to your breathing where you inhale more than exhale so you can maintain a positive buoyancy! --- How else can we help you? Such wonderful news! Coach Jeff
@@ShyanMArtin - typically more muscle mass / less fat on a percentage basis DOES mean we will have to overcome more density in the water (as compared to that same person who has more adipose tissue than muscle. -- We can overcome this in almost all examples though with these techniques! Normally it’s more of a hindrance in the mind than physical limitation in the body!
Thank you for your feedback and comment! How can I support your swimming best? What are you currently working on / the goals you have! This will help us as we create more content. Thank you again, Coach Jeff
Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel. I am so glad to hear that this is an easy drill for you to complete... you are right, the more relaxed you are, the less movement is required. --- Thanks again, Coach Jeff
What you teach here is a revolution. I'm an adult beginner at swimming, and going into the deep end scared me. I tried swimming in the deep end last weekend and my instructor taught me the egg beater and the backstroke treading water, but I didn't last long; Afterwards I tried your technique and it worked and my fear of the deep disappeared. Thank you very much, Greeting from Madagascar
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! I think you may be the first comment [we know of] from Madasascar! We are writing from Puerto Rico.
I am so glad to hear that your fear disappeared! If we can help you further, please let us know!
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So I practiced at the pool for an hour and 15 and actually got into the 2m pool. This worked the best especially the tilting of my head backwards and not being vertical. I tried all the other ones and by far this is the best. I finally relaxed in the deep water without panicking
YESS!! LETS GOOO!!! How did it feel to tread water? Huge congratulations!
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This water treading technique will change your life!
I'm a beginner swimmer. I can do freestyle but not tread in deep end water. I saw this video today and tried it in the pool. Wow! I floated for a longer period , then switched to freestyle swim to go to the pool's wall.
I had been practising treading water constantly, but I couldn't float for more than 10 seconds. This technique assisted me in relaxing and breathing until I was ready to swim again.
I hope swimming instructors implement this strategy with their students.
Bubbles! I can't thank you enough for this comment! These are the comments that really fuel our daily video content and we are grateful you trust our coaching and that it is working so well!
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Have you checked out our community? We would love to have you in The Swim House. Starting a Breath Holding Challenge soon! Join, if interested :)
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@@caribeswim I am from India 67 years old . And learning swimming. From today I will start learning treading in water with the help of your vdo . I take much time . But i will let you know once I am able to tread in the water
Honestly the most relevant and useful video about threading in the entirety of youtube/online media.
1. Trust the water. Feel relaxed, because you are natually buoyant to a certain extent
2. Always learn backward and take advantage of the surface tension while keeping your legs raised or in 90° motion to stay afloat, while pushing out the water.
3. Breath in a 100:50 fashion. 100% inhale and only 50% exhale while you float so to keep air in your lungs through out.
This was the only trick which ever worked for me and i will be trying this in the sea soon in my trip. Thank you so much. ❤️
Thank you so much for the comment and kind words! I am so glad you found the video helpful!
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If you have not already, make sure to watch our full tutorial found here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
Looking forward to hearing more about your progress when you swim in the sea on your upcoming trip - please share!
Thank you again,
Coach Jeff Wood
Your the first person that I’ve heard say, “Exhale only 50%.”
This makes perfect sense! Otherwise you’d sink exhaling all your air all at once.
I am glad I watched this video. I self-taught swimming. I thought I was doing the wrong way. You validated that my style of treading water isn't entirely wrong. I will keep doing that.
Fantastic and welcome to the channel! If you need any support, let me know!
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Jeff I tell you you're a life saver. I appreciate your teaching. Tried it and now I'm master at treading water.
Hi MelissaDavis! Thank you for commenting and sharing your success! I am REALLY excited to hear that it works for you. What did you find the most helpful with the process?
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As we are a new channel, if you know anyone who could benefit from our content please share! And if I can offer you any more tips or tricks, just ask!
Thanks again!
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The best swimming lessons/talk on TH-cam. PERIOD. Cut out all the confusion and straight to the point.
Thank you so much for the love with this comment!
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I support your channel 100%. Thanks man for all the tutorials of all the aspects of swimming. Love to watch and hear more tips from you.
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! We are about 30 days away from a HUGE announcement [we are launching a special learn to swim community] and it will be FILLED with tips and tricks to help you learn to swim + learn to tread water! Keep checking back for that launch!
Is there anything else with your swimming that I can support you with?
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Thank you for the excellent teaching lessons in swimming with a very clear language I appreciate it
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel! I am so glad that you find the content useful, what part was most helpful?
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You are an incredible instructor. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Its easy when you are passionate about it :)
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I've just started 3 days ago taking private lessons and also began watching your videos. Yesterday I had your voice in my head. Relax...I realized that I did not relax so constantly I reminded myself and things got better. Just yesterday I was instructed to beat the water and guess what I did not succeed. I am always told you will get a feeling. No! I needed someone to explain me the logic behind it and voila I think you just did! In the evening I have my 3rd lesson and I am very exicted to try to apply your technique. My inner voice says this time I'll be able to do it. Thank you so much for sharing these usefull information I do appreciate it a lot🙏🏻
You are so welcome and thank you for sharing! Air in your lungs and relaxation are the 2 biggest keys to treading. Make sure to get a big breath and you can hold it for a few seconds to feel your buoyancy.
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Also, if you really want to build the best foundation, make sure to start this series: th-cam.com/play/PL9waKnU8b_xdTXKh0Feq5CURjsL-ViMmB.html
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Hey...Jeff thanks for making us learn with these subtle techniques. I appreciate your efforts making such videos.
Hi Yourdoomsday! Welcome to the channel and you ARE SO WELCOME! What goals do you have for learning to swim and how can I help you more?
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The water is my home. Its embrace slows me down. It's relationship gives me strength.
I want to share that relationship with others because its there for EVERYONE to experience!
KEEP SWIMMING,
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Extremely valuable in opening up my mind about treading & sculling. Thank you. ❤
Welcome to the channel Monukumar! I really appreciate your words and I am so glad you are going to open your mind up! Definitely also watch this video: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html. It is 45 minutes of EVERYTHING regarding learning to tread water without flotation support!
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Best video find so far!!! Including everything and emphasizes the key points. I remember everything from this video but not from others.
Thank you so much for the comment and welcome to the channel! What aspect do you find most helpful? Have you had a chance to try the strategies? How did they go?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim The technique worked great! I tried both vertical and horizontal. My head floated above the water for more time when I used horizontal technique.
finally i reached.the best channel... really... good coach...and master of this field...i so happy..my swiming... problem..is going to .. solve.. now..😊😊😊😊
Thank you for the comment and welcome to the channel! What are you trying to learn and how can I help?
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Hey Jeff, I tried the chair position today in swim class and my instructor said it won’t count for my treading. I reverted to your other video with the flutter and that worked for me surprisingly haha
Hi DeAngelo - So glad to hear that the flutter kicking technique is working! Also, do NOT allow the instructor to tell you that this doesn't count as treading water. There is an old school mentality that you are running up against. Basically, people have an idea that treading HAS to be done vertically and with egg beater and this is just not true. Remember, the outcome we are working for, keeping your head above water so you can breathe! Once we focus on our objective, the definition can become whatever suits you most appropriately in your exact situation.
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AND I MIGHT do a reaction video on this comment because there is a lot I want new swimmers to know about this exact situation :).
Congratulations on the technique working for you and Meredith and I are here to support your progress, however we can!
Keep Swimming,
Jeff and Mer
@@caribeswim Thanks, I really appreciate it. I will continue with the flutter kick for now and reserve the chair position for when I’m tired. And a reaction would be pretty cool haha
Sounds great! We will create the reaction video tonight or tomorrow morning! It'll be 🌶️
Here you are my friend, my epic rant for your swim instructor: th-cam.com/video/nz2BJ10Nux0/w-d-xo.html. LETS DO IT!!
your instructor was just jealous that you were treading on your own
Thank you for this support video! I am shame because I m 43 and I can not swim,but this year I will be do it 💪💪💪!
Thank you for your comment and support.
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I only had a couple of free swimming lessons at school here in the UK before the government stopped it. Even though I wish I learnt properly as a kid, I have only just started swimming again. Treading water and breathing are the two difficulties I am facing, but I really want to improve so I can swim the full length of the pool rather than half because my breathing sucks XD Thanks for the video, it makes lot of sense and will try it when I am back in the pool!
Thank you for commenting and sharing your story! YOU CAN DO THIS! How can I help in your journey?
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Make sure to watch these 3 videos as well:
Buoyancy: th-cam.com/video/NfSKY-Y_A_8/w-d-xo.html
Breathing: th-cam.com/video/_lESJLzZ_fc/w-d-xo.html
Treading Water: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
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I recently learned to swim (
Thanks for your comment and CONGRATULATIONS on learning to swim! If you have not already, definitely check out this video as well: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgzFZZ6BSXBwj_wnNWN4AaABAg
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You are simply the best.
Thank you for your comment and support. What part did you find most helpful?
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OMG!I ❤the way you explain treading water. I will try it next time I go swim. Thank you
Thank you so much for the comment and I am so glad you are finding the content helpful. How did your treading water session go?
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I have never, I mean mever treaded water. Today, when I went to the pool, I used your method and OMg, it worked!@@caribeswim
Congratulations! This is SO exciting. How does it feel to be treading water and how can we continue to help?
I can tread vertically barely moving my body for at least 6 hours at least. It's all about holding air. I make up my own treads now. Eggbeaters are exhausting.i also sit in an armchair. You just can't fear the water to be vertical. You have to know you can float easily by just leaning back vertically or armchair lean. I also walk from afloat down to my legs behind me. Just have fun with your buoyancy.
Great comment and thank you for sharing!
Coach Jeff
Best swimming channel for beginners
Thank you so much for your comment and support!
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Trust the water! 100%!Respect it, and trust it.
Hi Alexadra - YES! Thank you for commenting and we totally agree! Trust THAT water!
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I'm 52 and have been afraid of wading too deep in any body of water my entire life. I had two horrible past experiences that have caused nothing by anxiety anytime I've tried to learn and full blown panic attack once while learning to snorkel. I have had lessons and can do some things like float on my back and get from one side of the pool to the other as long as point A to B is relatively close. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to keep my head above water but I've watched a few of your video's and I'm going to try again tomorrow. I understand that it's key to relax and remain calm so I'm taking what I've learned and will see what happens. I really do love being immersed in water I just need to get over this panic thing. Thank you so much for these tutorials. I will be back with an update.
Hi @toniboloney3063 - welcome to the channel and thank you so much for sharing your story!
1st - this will be an inspiration to others, do not give up
2nd - prioritize relaxation out of the water with meditation and box breathing. When we have 50 years of not swimming, of course our mind will race and create panic, this is our survival instinct, we have to calm that down BEFORE entering the water.
3rd: honor a slow and step by step process with frequent celebration - you can rewire your brain by celebrating more often and by staying within your own comfort level.
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I am SO glad you found our channel - now, you have 2 coaches on your team that WILL help you! Please stay in touch with progress!!
Keep swimming,
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I am going to try the seated position today in my daughter's pool. I have been afraid of deep end and don't think I could save myself. I do freestyle using swimmer's snorkel so can go around and I see the deep so rely on the snorkel. I never learned to swim. I am 70 year's old and have made some progress using youtube videos to at least do laps. I really really want to keep my head above water in the deep end and then somehow swim to the sides without a snorkel. Thank you for this great video.
Hi Carmie! Thank you SO much for sharing and welcome to the channel! You CAN do this! I would love to help support your specific journey anyway I can. I also have a longer video that goes into great length on how to tread water: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
And I will be releasing a practice schedule that you can use in conjunction with that video to really feel confident in your deep end swimming.
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Keep Swimming,
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I ❤ your videos. I tried this at the shallow end of the lake and surprised that stayed in chair position as long as I wanted. 0 fatigue???? I am just trying to figure out how to get into chair position immediately after jumping feet first. I can do it if I go from ladder slowly
Hi Nonoorashid! Welcome to the channel and thank you SO much for the kind words. I am SO EXCITED that my lessons are working for you and that you are finding them helpful.
You will want to do the following:
1. Take a deep DEEP breath before jumping - a diaphragmatic breath will make you SO much more buoyant and that extra air WILL bring your body automatically back up to the surface
2. ALLOW 5 or so seconds for your body to stop going down and turn back around towards the surface > move as little as possible during this, just relax
3. Once you are resurfaced, take a new breath and then move into chair position
Many times, the difficulty is that you are trying to move into the position a touch early and before the momentum of your jump is complete.
I hope this helps! If I can help with anything further, please let me know!
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@@caribeswim Thank you so much for your instructions. I will definitely give it a go. I used to browsed unlimited swimming videos before, but now I eventually discovered a ONE STOP SHOP. Please plan your trip to Toronto, Canada
Hi Nonoorashid - I love Canada! I used to live in Rochester, NY and take the Peace Bridge to Toronto! I will def let you know, if we set up an event in Toronto! Keep in mind, location is the LEAST important aspect of learning! ANYONE can do this virtually!
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Good! Great! Simple! Super!
The fundamentals are ALWAYS best when learning how to swim!
Please stay in touch if I can help with anything further!
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Hi Jeff, I was looking around on youtube for threading water videos.
Long story short, I am a beginner swimmer that is able to swim freestyle without stopping
There was once in a public pool I bump into someone and had to stop, guess what? it was the deep end and I sink instantly. Had a mini heart attack before doing a panic flutter kick( like i do in freestyle). frankly it was a panic rather then a planned action and fortunately it worked. immediately switch to freestyle and headed to the wall (fortunately I planned to swim only at the first or last lane nearest to the wall)
Next i had to come to youtube and search for ways in which I could tread water and found your video.
Will attempt your technique and see how it goes
Thank you for sharing your story and I can imagine that was impactful. I highly recommend watching my entire "Bible of Treading Water" videos here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
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Please stay in touch and let me know how your progress goes and how I can support you further!
YOU CAN DO IT!
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You just made it super duper easyyyy
Thank you, Meenaxi! Thank you for watching and commenting :). Let us know how we can support you further!
Keep Swimming,
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I can’t wait to try this. The best video I have seen showing how to tread water. 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏽
Hi Jeff, silly question but as a total beginner, what breathing technique do we need for this position? Do i have to hold my breath for this sitting position?
Great question - I WOULD generally hold air comfortably as it will support buoyancy. Exhale quickly then re-inhale. Watch the FULL Bible of Treading Water Video here for the full description - we discuss it at length: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
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Also, as a complete beginner, normally you want to MASTER swimming in shallow water before ever learning treading water. If you want more support, come to our FREE community here:
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Good teaching I'll do it
Thank you for the comment! Excited for you to try - let me know how it goes :)
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I always thought that treading water means I need to be in a vertical position with lots of kicking and sculling. I never succeed doing that, thanks for the tips. I dont know that I was that close to treading water because backstroke is my fav style.
Thank you for the comment and congratulations and learning the "Truth" about treading water. As an industry, we have WAY overcomplicated the movements and made them very difficult for newer swimmers to be successful doing - this is the opposite of what we should be doing. What part of the video did you find most helpful and have you watched our "Bible of Treading Water" Video?
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Please, quick question. At 4:50 do you hold your breath so as not to sink?
Thank you for your comment - yes, we want to hold our breath and only exhale about 50% of our air. More air in our lungs means more buoyancy in the water!
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Hope this helps!
@@caribeswim Thank you so much for the clarification. I'm taking my swimming lessons already and despite my instructor's demos, I'm always lost! I will come back to this comment for more feedback. Many thanks from Cameroon 🇨🇲 🙏
You can also join our free community for more help: www.skool.com/caribeswim/about
thank you for this. And how is the hand angle or movement?
Hi Tam - thank you for commenting and joining the Caribe Learn to Swim Team! I want you to do what feels natural with your hand and arm movement. Normally a sculling motion of out and then back in.
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what should i do when i exhale and sink down?
Great question and thank you for your comment - 1. stay relaxed 2. inhale and get fresh air 3. only exhale about 50% of total air.
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How can you talk when you’re treading in water,please explain,when we try goes down under the water
This is a great question - it all comes down to breath control and relaxation - if you can stay relaxed and learn the proper breathing process between talking, then it is possible.
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I would first become incredible proficient at treading BEFORE wanting to talk. Then slowly start with small sentences and grow from there.
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@@caribeswim thanks it helps a lot
Hi, I have one more question,its getting impossible for me to breathe while I’m swimming.
This technique is a beginning because I was getting the flowing part with these method , the only thing that I neeed to do now is go to the deep end .for you how long a person can stay in this position in the water ? is treading water with eggbeater kick make you feel tired quickly ? Nice explanation btw
Thank you, Arabaaz - You SHOULD be able to stay in the "Chair Position" a LOT longer than egg beater kick. Egg Beater is WAY TOO HARD for new swimmers and is really a professional skill. PLEASE let us know how the deep end goes and remember, stay relaxed the entire time!!
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Thank you Lord. I just tried to tread water today vertical and kept floating on my back, and then I go underwater and try to move my hands to come up and I noticed I was holding my breath. And the water still just came to my eyes, but I was very relaxed when I became more vertical, and my arm movements were very slow. Of course this is just 30 seconds into your video you could be telling me I'm doing everything wrong.. lol
I am so glad the strategies are working! Keep practicing, staying relaxed, and continuing to use your lungs for flotation support! :)
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outstanding explanation! will try this
Thank you so much for the comment! I am excited for you to report back and share how it went!
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Make sure to watch the entire "The Bible of Treading Water" Episode here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
Keeping Swimming,
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Can you just breathe normally , be in that position and float? Or is keeping air in lungs and doing short breathing an important part of it?
Great question and welcome to the channel. The buoyancy created by taking a deep breath is essential > With that said, once you establish a relaxing and loving relationship with the water and are 100% comfortable in this position and treading water, you can begin to learn how to take more normal breathing patterns / breaths.
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I hope this helps, let me know if I can support you further and please share your progress with the technique.
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This is what I have been thinking- I know how to float. Why do I have to do the vertical way? Just to make my instructor happy?
Thank you for your comment! When it comes to your safety, learning how to stay relaxed and calm is priority #1 so you can breathe! I am glad you found value in the video, let me know what other questions I can help answer!
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This is the magical key that unlocked being able to tread water. Seriously guys, try this. But i still auto go into almost a full back float position with legs bended in chair position and hands sculling. 😂 almost like a hydrid. So i do not have to do anything w my legs? I will move backwards if i try to kick😂
Hi Jtan! So Glad to hear that this technique works for you! What is your favorite discovery about treading water that you did not know before watching our videos?
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Hi Jeff. Thank you for this video I am fairly new to swimming and I always watch your videos before my swim classes. I used your method of treading last night during class and it works!!!!!! I always use the breaststroke method and that also works for me But the chair position was much more relaxing and I could hold it longer. I agree with what you said as long as you keep your had above water that should be considered treading. I'm hooked on your method now.
Hi Hannahevans8193! Firstly, thank you for your trust in my methods, and I'm absolutely thrilled to hear about your success with the treading technique! Your progress and feedback genuinely inspire us to create more content.
Let's explore what more you can achieve. I'd love to offer you a free 15-minute consultation where we can discuss your swimming goals and perhaps fine-tune some additional techniques for you or continue to guide your progress. You can schedule it here: foxly.me/15MinConsultation
Keep up the fantastic work, and always remember we are here to support you every step of the way!
You Rock, keep it up!
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Im tryin to do treading then back float then treading again but i struggle to go back to treading
Much of that is your ability to let your legs sink down or flex your core to create that "upright" movement with your body. You can also look down towards your toes, during your back float, and your body will begin to sink down into that position.
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I hope this helps! Let me know how I can help further!
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😂 I love your passion
Hi Selema1 and welcome to the channel! Thank you for the compliment and I am so glad you can hear our love for what we do!
Is there anything we can help support you with in your treading water journey?
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@@caribeswim i think you can do a video, on over coming your fear of the deep end, I try that position from one of your video it work but I didn’t go to the deep deep end just where the water was up to my chest and trend laying on my back and keens bend
Hi Selema1! We just launched a few new videos on this topic and a FREE e-book - Check out our new videos and Grab Your Copy Here: ➡️ foxly.ink/CaribeSwim
I’m an ocean swimmer- does this all still apply?
Thank you for your comment - it is really hard to say as all ocean locations act differently - salt water is more buoyant so that does help you. If you do want to try in the ocean, I would recommend giving it a try and seeing how it goes in a shallow and controlled ocean area!
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Okay thanks
I tried this technique. When i floating back like sleeping, it is fine. But when i try to bend my knee like sitting position, my head sinking. Its really bugging me what i've done wrong.
FYI when i'm doing doggy-like swim, my head manage to be completely out of water but it tiring my leg.
Please advice tq
Hi @ismanhassan - Thank you for watching the video and commenting! I think that your head sinking is due to a not big enough breath of air before going into the movement or you are not fully relaxed? Keep practicing, maybe try practicing as well with a noodle behind your back or even bringing the noodle in front and holding it across your stomach!
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Don't stop practicing... a lot of these techniques improve with more exposure!
Keep Treading,
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I might be one of those 52% but I kinda lied. 😂
I can swim, just not very good, so I tell people I can’t. 😂🤷♂️
Thank you for the comment and I totally understand. Come check out our community of adults learning to swim and NOT be the 52% statistic:
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I’m going to try this . The egg beater does my head in 😅
Welcome to the channel, TraceyChapman! I am excited to hear how it goes for you.
Make sure to watch this: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
Keep in mind its 45 minutes but it is a MUCH WATCH, especially if egg beater holds one over on you. It won't for long!
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Keep us posted on your progress!
Keep Treading,
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Thank you so much.. I did this by accident and learned how to backstroke 😂
@@dorishamilton30 that is incredible! When we learn to properly interact in the water, it is amazing how free our body is to move into and out of different movements!
Keep us posted on your progress and if we can offer more help, let me know!
Keep treading!
Coach Jeff
This chair technique did not work for me. I almost have zero bouyancy. I can tread with my hands but as soon as I try to tread without my hands, I completely sink no matter what technique I use… any tips?
Yes check out this video: How to Tread Water For Complete Beginners | 3 Steps
th-cam.com/video/WaKMgWGXE9c/w-d-xo.html
I highly recommend getting the belt that we discuss in the video - can purchase from link in bio
@@caribeswim I’ll definitely try it. Only problem is I have until Wednesday to learn to tread without hands for a Waterborne tryout… thank you for the response though 🙏🏻
I have tried this, but still sinking when i tried chair psition, whats wrong couch?
Thanks for your comments:
1. How you enter the water - are you 100% relaxed or do you have any fear / anxiety of water / deep water?
2. What enters YOU in the water - How much air do you have in your lungs - MORE is better.
3. Stay relaxed during the movement and ensure your head is positioned back.
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That is my best advice. Beyond that, I cannot say as I do not see you in the water swimming :).
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Thank you and welcome to the channel! What part did you find most helpful?
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It's almost end of the video you haven't told what to do with kick in chair position....
Thank you for your comment - when you are in this position, depending on your comfort and buoyancy, kicking is not necessary.
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Im slime body but im sinking 🤧🤧🤧
I would highly encourage you to pair that video with this: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
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One thing I have yet to see in a treading/floating tutorial is how to breathe? Keeping the lungs inflated provides buoyancy, but obviously, one cant hold one's breath forever. Upon exhalation, I sink. How do I breathe to stay afloat for 10 min, 15 min, etc?
Hi fitdoc565 - that is a great question and thank you for commenting! Check out our FULL tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/bPd6BOhGQzc/w-d-xo.html
In this video, I break down the 100 & 50 principle - these are ROUGH estimates, but we want to take a FULL 100% inhale with a 50% or so exhale. The buoyancy generated from our lungs helps immensely in buoyancy and reduction of output.
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Let me know your thoughts and how I can help you further!
Keep Swimming,
Coach Jeff
@@caribeswim Thank you! I will check it out right now!
this isnt really treading water as youre just back floating with sculling hand movements
Thank you for your comment - I agree that this is a blend between a completely vertical position and a generic back float. MANY new swimmers believe they MUST be 100% vertical when treading water but that is not true and the act of a new swimmer trying to recreate that definition can make it incredibly intimidating and difficult to accomplish.
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There is a blend between a professional definition of treading water and a beginners version... I am confident we have found that with this video!
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Thank you again and let me know how I can support your swimming :)
Coach Jeff
Trying this tomorrow so I’ll be back with another comment
Fantastic! Welcome to the channel, ShyanMartin! Please let us know how it goes and what we can do to help further!
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So I tried it and guess what??? It worked!! I’m so happy. I just need to work on my breathing so I can tread for longer.
That is incredible news! Congratulations! Just find a solid rhythm to your breathing where you inhale more than exhale so you can maintain a positive buoyancy!
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How else can we help you? Such wonderful news!
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@@caribeswim question, the more toned your legs are will it be harder to tread water?
@@ShyanMArtin - typically more muscle mass / less fat on a percentage basis DOES mean we will have to overcome more density in the water (as compared to that same person who has more adipose tissue than muscle.
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We can overcome this in almost all examples though with these techniques! Normally it’s more of a hindrance in the mind than physical limitation in the body!
Good video coach, please more practice and less talk, add to your videos while swimming and talking 🫡🫡
Thank you for your feedback and comment! How can I support your swimming best? What are you currently working on / the goals you have! This will help us as we create more content.
Thank you again,
Coach Jeff
Ok armchair if done confidently doesnt require that much arm movement.
Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel. I am so glad to hear that this is an easy drill for you to complete... you are right, the more relaxed you are, the less movement is required.
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Thanks again,
Coach Jeff
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