Can I Learn To Swim Watching Swimming Tutorials?

Whilst exploring through swimming subreddit on Reddit, I’ve stumbled on this question a lot.

Many people are asking whether it is possible to learn swimming on your own without hiring a swimming instructor.

And despite some downsides to doing so, I can absolutely confirm that it is possible to learn by yourself.

I’ve learned to swim by watching YouTube tutorials and practicing what I learned in my local swimming pool.

Although I had no one to keep me accountable or motivated, I kept going for the past six years.

I’ve learned freestyle, breath-stroke and backstroke. I feel very confident in my ability, endurance and speed despite not having a profesional teaching me at all.

I’m learning to swim butterfly now and will share the progress in upcoming months. Subscribe to be updated when the time comes!

Hi, my name is Alan Cie. I learned to swim at the age of 32 and it changed my life. I'm making swimming and water an integral part of my life, my job, and my future business.

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