Flexibility and Security

Since the swim belt training aid goes around a child’s waist, it can assist in learning all the strokes.

Back floating becomes easier as a beginner adjusts to having his ears in the water, chin up and legs stretched out as if lying in bed. Knowing he won’t sink, gives him the opportunity to work on the other elements needed to accomplish a proper float.

Moving arms in a back crawl stroke is always a challenge since it also requires body roll.
Practicing lying on your side is very beneficial for learning that roll.

In order to side breathe with the front crawl (free style), a swimmer needs to master comfort on his side too.
It also requires body roll.

The training aid can provide enough buoyancy for a child to learn and accomplish these skills. Remember it is not a lifesaving device. It is strictly a swim assist to improving stroke development and building confidence.

If a swimmer feels safe, he is more likely to move ahead
and try something a little more challenging.

Swimming requires a solid foundation.
I’m often asked if a beginner will become too dependent on the training belt.

My answer is always no.

Think back to learning to ride a bicycle.
Did you use training wheels?
They provided stability and assistance while your beginning rider built his confidence to try it alone. Without them, you would have to run along holding the bicycle seat to reassure your rider and steady the bike. He would have eventually learned to ride the bicycle with or without the trainers.

But wasn’t it more fun and faster with a little assist!