{"id":6266,"date":"2019-11-12T13:05:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T13:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?p=6266"},"modified":"2023-11-03T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T13:17:01","slug":"how-to-tread-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/how-to-tread-water\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tread Water"},"content":{"rendered":"
Did you know that the world record for treading water is 85 hours? That\u2019s about 3.5 days and was set by a 19-year-old in 1997.<\/p>\n
Being able to tread water makes you feel more confident \u2013 and lets you stop mid-swim to get your bearings and recover breath. Learning this basic swimming technique will also allow you to get a certificate in scuba diving. See how to tread water here\u2026<\/p>\n
How to float in water vertically is achieved by using both your arms and legs with your body in an upright position. Keep your head above the water and breathe slowly \u2013 this helps conserve energy and lets you tread water for longer.<\/p>\n
Move your arms backwards and forwards with hands closed. And move your legs in a circle \u2013 or kick back and forth with your feet pointing down. You can rest from paddling by lying on your back and gently sculling.<\/p>\n
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How to tread water for long periods of time involves staying afloat by doing one treading water technique at a time. This leaves your hands free to perform other tasks, and allows you to conserve energy in both your arms and your legs.<\/p>\n
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Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n How long can you tread water?<\/b><\/p>\n In average conditions most people would be able to tread water for up to a maximum of two to three hours \u2013 however, if you\u2019re properly trained in the technique this can increase to over eight hours.<\/p>\n How many calories does treading water burn?<\/b> Why can\u2019t some people tread water?<\/b> How to stay afloat in water?<\/b><\/p>\n How to stay afloat in water can depend on your body type and has a lot to do with your buoyancy. Dense bones and muscles aren\u2019t as willing to float and you\u2019ll need to train hard. The size of your lungs relative to the rest of your body can determine how high in the water your body will float.<\/p>\n Is treading water important for scuba diving?<\/b><\/p>\n Treading water is an extremely important skill to have when scuba diving. It will help you to stay afloat if you lose your buoyancy control and it can help you in keeping up with a dive group. Being able to tread water while wearing all the gear is also essential in allowing you more control in the water. If you want to try scuba diving in Tulum<\/a>, Koox Diving & Adventures skilled dive instructors will teach all the tricks, so you can have an amazing and relaxing cenote dive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
\nTread water as hard as you can for periods of 30 seconds with a rest of 30 seconds floating on your back. Do this for 30 bursts and you\u2019ll burn 300 calories<\/p>\n
\nYou need to be able to position yourself vertically \u2013 if you\u2019re horizontal you\u2019ll be swimming and not treading water \u2013 it just takes a lot of practice and help from an instructor if you\u2019re really struggling.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n