how to tread water for 5 minutes straight?

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thread starter TRUTH Aug 27 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I haven't swam in ages, but we have a swim test tomorrow. everything is pretty easy except the water treading thing 5 minutes, no touching the bottom or wall obviously how can I do this without getting tired? i'm mildly athletic.

proknifer 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Doggie paddle helps.

cdcase 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

long strokes. Don't try to kick your feet or flail your arms too much. Just pump. (breast stroke helps)

MagicFever 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

eggbeater http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR5S04vYe2I (youtube) No hands easy for like half an hour.

MagicSheepz 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

just...kick your feet? or float..?

NeeNee 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Float on your back. Calm yourself. Make yourself feel relaxed.

uhohlol 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

start leaning back a bit or forward but dont make it obvious

ibenji 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

just do it? for waterpolo you gatta to do it while holding 10pounds of water up and wear jeans which soak up like 30pounds. -_- for 30min

Pookiemookie 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Its not that hard secretly touching the bottom. o.o

WhoIsJoseph 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Step 1 Remember to stay relaxed and keep your lungs full of air so you will float better. Inhale deeply and hold your breath. Then exhale when you need to before taking another long, deep breath. Step 2 Lift one foot from the bottom up toward your chest. Simultaneously sweep both arms outward and slightly downward in a breaststroke-like motion. Have your palms facing out. Step 3 Raise your other foot while you bring the raised foot back down toward the bottom. Continue alternating your legs up and down almost like you're running under water. Your legs need to keep doing this while treading water. Step 4 Sweep your arms back inward and downward so they are both extended in front of you. Have your palms facing inward while doing this. Step 5 Continue your sweep of arms and running-under-water-like kick. Your legs and arms don't need to be coordinated. Do what is comfortable and what keeps you above water. Got that from a website.

hippiej 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

just keep moving ur legs and dont eat any fatty foods in the morning for breakfast

KazeKishi 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Just kick your feet enough to keep your head above the water, you should be buoyant enough to do it with ease. Heck you could even just lie on your back and float without having to do anything.

TRUTH 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

oh I forgot to mention you have to be vertical and the bottom is 12 feet so you can't do it without being noticed thanks for the help guys

xIdentity 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Pookiemookie : Its not that hard secretly touching the bottom. o.o Most treading water tests are in the deep end, not in the 5-foot deep lane. :I

tianyin 08/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

thread and float for a bit and thread again so on o.o orr just think of stuffs to take your mind off threading to make time go by fast, thats what i usually do xD