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Has anyone learnt to swim as an adult?

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melodyangel · 07/03/2012 17:25

I really need to learn, it's rubbish being a non swimmer but I'm terrified. Anyone learnt to swimm as an adult? Did you go to lessons or just teach yourself?

Any advice would be great. Ta.

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melodyangel · 11/03/2012 16:18

Thanks for the replies.

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Ephiny · 09/03/2012 18:10

Yes I learned in my mid-20s, went to group lessons at my local pool. They did beginners lessons for those who can't swim at all (or barely at all), and intermediate classes (which I progressed to) for those who can swim a short distance but wanting to learn proper technique and gain more confidence in the water.

It's well worth doing IMO. Never too late.

The adult lessons were very popular, so obviously there are a lot of people in the same situation, you are not alone!

exoticfruits · 08/03/2012 16:11

My mother learnt when she was about 53 yrs, she had a bad experience as a child and was scared of water. She had lessons and successfully overcame it. It is never too late.