How many classes for swimming are sufficient?

SanyamKaushik
SanyamKaushik Posts: 215 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey Guys.
Probably a stupid question, I know there cant be accurate answers but still a ball-park figure would be welcome.

How many lessons do you guess, it would take (ball-park) before I can say that I now know how to swim... Not looking forward to expert level swimming but just basic swim which I can improve upon later on.

And just to add, these are weekly group lessons (group of 8) and each lesson lasting for half and hour and I can practice for a few hours on the weekend as well.

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  • SanyamKaushik
    SanyamKaushik Posts: 215 Member
    Bump!!! Anyone pls help...
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    I think it depends on what your goals are. If you are starting with absolutely no water awareness, the classes will start with just getting you to feel comfortable in the water. I would say that 8 classes will probably get you to the point of being able to save yourself from drowning. If your goal is to learn various swimming strokes beyond the basic one, it will take more lessions, I believe.

    I am basing all my comments upon observations I have made at the YMCA where my kids learned to swim in group and private lessons. Private or semi-private lessons are good because your form is apt to be corrected more often.
  • SanyamKaushik
    SanyamKaushik Posts: 215 Member
    I think it depends on what your goals are. If you are starting with absolutely no water awareness, the classes will start with just getting you to feel comfortable in the water. I would say that 8 classes will probably get you to the point of being able to save yourself from drowning. If your goal is to learn various swimming strokes beyond the basic one, it will take more lessions, I believe.

    I am basing all my comments upon observations I have made at the YMCA where my kids learned to swim in group and private lessons. Private or semi-private lessons are good because your form is apt to be corrected more often.

    Thanks VoV.
    Yes, I can do some floating at the moment :D. My initial goal is just to be able to swim so that I can swim in the pool and burn off some cals. Probably, and I am just guessing, beyond that point, I can learn different strokes or practice more on my own...
    Well, thanks for the ball park figure :)
  • RunAmock
    RunAmock Posts: 95 Member
    If you have a basic grasp of the strokes, three or four private lessons might provide more for you. That's what I was advised recently. I know how to float and swim, just want to improve my form and be able to swim laps and improve from there. Eventually I'd like to compete in a Sprint Level tri. Good luck to you!!
  • SanyamKaushik
    SanyamKaushik Posts: 215 Member
    If you have a basic grasp of the strokes, three or four private lessons might provide more for you. That's what I was advised recently. I know how to float and swim, just want to improve my form and be able to swim laps and improve from there. Eventually I'd like to compete in a Sprint Level tri. Good luck to you!!

    Thank you... Appreciate your response... :) And good luck to you too.
  • jolinemariem
    jolinemariem Posts: 462 Member
    until you feel comfortable...for some people one for some alot
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    As an instructor of the aquatics for 13 years it all has to do with YOU. Your effort, your time outside of class, your want to learn:) Definitely take advantage of swimming outside of class and working on your form. Watch other people. Watch YouTube videos. The most important thing with swimming is to not give up. it WILL get easier.

    Good luck:)
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    As a swimming instructor and to get to a basic level ie.. Front paddle and breast stroke, it takes (children) a good 12 (30 min) sessions - this takes into account a group of 8-12 and moving at the slowest persons pace.

    Hope this is of some use
  • econut2000
    econut2000 Posts: 395 Member
    I took swimming lessons as a really young child but never really learned to do more than tread water, float and doggie paddle.

    I took an intermediate swim class at the YMCA a few years ago and I feel like I got a lot out of it for the 8 weeks (I think??) I did it. It was freestyle swim and I was able to do laps in my college's pool afterward without feeling like I looked like I had no clue :smile:

    Good luck!!
  • SanyamKaushik
    SanyamKaushik Posts: 215 Member
    Thank you peeps for the great advice.... Watch the space, I need to at least be able to complete one length in 2 months time....
    I have tried learning to swim earlier as well but somehow I gave up at the point when I had to learn the technique to breath.. I think that's the hardest bit.
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    I have taught lessons and for some just a few lessons did the trick for others it was a much longer process. It depends on the individual.

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