How to Quickly Learn How to Swim | The Tim Ferriss Experiment

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Learning to Swim in 5 Days

Tim Ferriss, the bestselling author, sets out to prove that anyone can learn to swim long distances in just 5 days.
Sarah, a novice swimmer, is chosen as the student for this experiment.
Terry Lachlan, founder of Total Immersion Swimming, is the expert coach who teaches Sarah the necessary techniques.
Terry's approach involves breaking down complex skills into smaller, more manageable steps, eliminating failure points, and engineering early wins to build confidence.

Sarah begins by learning the Superman Glide, which helps her to relax and become comfortable in the water.
She then progresses to learning proper arm and leg movements, as well as breathing techniques.
Terry uses various exercises and analogies to help Sarah understand and master each skill.
Despite her initial fear of Open Water, Sarah is able to overcome her anxiety and swim confidently in the ocean.

Sarah struggles with rhythmic breathing, which is key to swimming freestyle for long distances.
Terry shows Sarah an exercise to help her engage her glutes and streamline her body.
Sarah practices rhythmic breathing but is frustrated with her limited success.
Terry takes Sarah snorkeling to remind her of the joy of swimming and to help her overcome her fear of diving underwater.

On her last day, Sarah is able to swim a total of a half mile in open water in the Pacific Ocean, which is a huge accomplishment.
Sarah's journey shows that anyone can learn to swim, regardless of their fears or limitations.