Swimming is usually associated with fun and enjoyment. We are naturally drawn to water. But the sad fact is that 49% of all adults in the United States cannot swim. 39% cannot put their heads below the waterline and 64% are afraid of oceans and lakes. To not know how to swim is depriving yourself of a great day outside. Some people can doggie paddle but that is not enough in case a loved one or friend is in need of being helped in a water emergency.
This is a staggering amount of people. Swimming is a wonderful exercise that uses 100% of the muscles in your body. It refreshes you greatly. It is for all ages and a prudent idea for all parents to have their children taught how to swim if they cannot teach them themselves.
When you know how to swim it opens many doors to you that include ; water skiing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling to name just a sample few.
If you don't know how to swim and are interested I urge you to look in a newspaper or yellow pages or se your community services department. There are many locations in all state that tech adults and children to learn not only how to swim but advanced lessons such as water survival training.
Don't let another summer slip by without looking into learning how to swim. It will open up your life to many exciting and refreshing moments.
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This is a staggering amount of people. Swimming is a wonderful exercise that uses 100% of the muscles in your body. It refreshes you greatly. It is for all ages and a prudent idea for all parents to have their children taught how to swim if they cannot teach them themselves.
When you know how to swim it opens many doors to you that include ; water skiing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling to name just a sample few.
If you don't know how to swim and are interested I urge you to look in a newspaper or yellow pages or se your community services department. There are many locations in all state that tech adults and children to learn not only how to swim but advanced lessons such as water survival training.
Don't let another summer slip by without looking into learning how to swim. It will open up your life to many exciting and refreshing moments.