TREADING

THE WATER
 TREADING WATER
• A technique that allows a swimmer to remain
upright in an essentially stationary position with
the head above water. The hands move in a
sculling movement, while the legs kick in a
breaststroke or scissors kick. Alternatively, the
eggbeater or rotary kick may be used.

• While treading water, the swimmer kicks with just

enough energy to remain upright and keep his or
her head above water. The body position is
vertical or nearly vertical in the case of the
eggbeater kick.
 TREADING WATER
• A swimming technique that can help you stay afloat and make you a
better swimmer.

• It is uses by our limbs; in this technique, you continuously move

your limbs while staying in a vertical position.

• This will help you stay afloat in deep water without moving much.
 Why Learning Water
Treading is Important for
Swimmers
• It is important for all types of swimmer.

It is one of the basics techniques swimmers should learn. Like

fluttering and moving your arms, treading water is also important.

As you know, it includes moving your limbs while staying in one

place.
 Reasons why learning treading water is important:

• Water safety – Treading water is important for water safety. When

you are in water, staying afloat is the most important things. Whether
you are in a swimming pool or lake or sea, this technique will be very
helpful to stay afloat and keep you safe.
 Reasons why learning treading water is important:

• Get Fitter – Staying afloat in water with treading technique will

require effort. You need to keep moving your limb. While it may
sound simple, it is not.

You need to engage your muscles to stay afloat. This is an excellent

exercise for anyone who want stay fit.

If you love swimming, you will have an easy time staying fit. Use this
technique while swimming and you will see a great difference in your
fitness.
 Reasons why learning treading water is important:

• It helps build confidence. If you are afraid of water, this technique

can build your confidence. The best thing about treading water is that
you can do it before learning how to swim. So, you can start with this
technique to build confidence for actual swimming.

It can help you get rid of your fear of water. Before staring swimming
lessons, try treading water to become more comfortable.
 Energy required

• Treading water is often touted as a way to conserve energy. You were

probably taught as a child that you could tread water to take a break.
Yet treading water still burns a considerable number of calories. In
fact, it burns so many calories that many fitness groups advocate its
use to lose weight.

• When it comes to conserving energy, however, treading water is not

the best choice. Floating requires less energy.
 Effectiveness

• Treading water can be very effective in the situations described above.

In sudden accidents, soldiers are able to tread water to assess their
surroundings, look for other survivors, activate flotation devices, and
call for rescue.

• Lifeguards can free the use of their hands to help swimmers. Athletes
participating in water polo and synchronized swimming similarly
tread water to remain upright and have independent use of their arms.
How to Tread Water Easily
and Effortlessly
Basic Movement

1. Move both your arms and legs to keep your head above the water. Make use of all four
of your limbs and keep your body upright (vertical). Turning your body horizontally and
kicking with your legs will mean that you’re swimming, not treading water.
Basic Movement

2. Spread your arms out to the side and move them back and forth. Move your arms
forward and back with your palms facing the direction your arms are moving. This will
keep your upper body up. Moving your arms in a vertical motion will cause your body to
bob up and down in the water.
Basic Movement

3. Pedal your legs in a circular motion or kick your feet back and forth. If you are moving
your legs in a circular fashion, keep them flexed as your move them in a way similar to
how you would pedal a bike. If you are kicking back and forth, point your feet downward
and kick them constantly.
Basic Movement

4. Keep your chin lifted and breathe normally. Keep your head above water and try to
slowly regulate your breathing. Lift your chin and slightly tilt back your head. Slowing
down your breath will help you calm down, conserve energy, and tread water for longer.
Basic Movement

5. Lean back and gently paddle your arms and feet to conserve energy. Give your body a
temporary break from paddling by angling your body so you’re slightly leaning back in
the water. You'll still have to paddle with both arms and legs, but not nearly as much as
you would have to with your body vertical.
Basic Movement

6. Hold onto a flotation device if you're having trouble staying above water. If there is
anything near you that you can hold onto to stay afloat, do so in order to save energy. A
raft, log, paddle, or anything equally as buoyant will do the trick.
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