Ear and Nose Pointers On How To Overcome Fear Of Swimming
Here are a few more pointers on how to overcome the fear of swimming and get your head underwater. In particular the problem of getting water in your ears and nose.
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Obviously, for some students, this can be a challenging process. One of the factors that are most disliked after the fear factor is that, for some, it is not pleasant getting water into your ears or nose. I always say to my students "I know that it feels funny but it is safe" in order to reassure them.
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To prevent getting water in your ears and up your nose is quite simple, use earplugs and nose plugs. I have to say however that I am not a fan of using them, especially when students first start to swim unless there is a medical reason. My thinking is that if you are learning to swim then you are learning not to freak out when you get water up to your nose or in your ears. Because if you are freaking out at such small things you are not safe in the water.
Stop Water From Getting Up Your Nose Without Nose Plugs
Preventing water from getting up your nose without nose plugs is also quite simple. If you are blowing air out of your nose (exhaling through your nose) no water will be able to get into your nose at the same time.
As far as your ears go, they are generally self-cleaning providing you don't play with them when you first get them wet. Be patient and the water will come out by itself. If it is not happening quickly enough for you, you can always stand on one foot with your ear tilted to the ground and hop. It's effective but looks very funny, however.
After you have mastered getting your head underwater you now need to learn to float.
Richard
I started teaching a friend to swim today and your posts have been very helpful. Thank you.
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