The Real Reason Your Legs Keep Sinking While Swimming

By Sanuj Srivastava on SwimSwam
One of the most common questions I hear as a swimming coach is, “Why do my legs keep sinking?” Almost every beginner experiences this problem. Many people think their legs are simply too heavy, but that’s rarely the real reason.
As a coach, I see beginners with sinking legs almost every day at my pool. One thing I’ve learned is that not everyone makes the same mistake. Some swimmers lift their head while trying to breathe, some keep their a