swimming for beginners .. plssss help

"is this board only for professional swimmers ?? can someome pls help me with my queries ... i am 26 yr old and never learnt swimming or even really been in a pool .. i am a complete novice ... i am planning to take swimming lessons starting next week .. the course is 8 classes 1/2 each ... i would like to knw the following . 1. how easy/difficult swimming is 2. will these 8 classes be sufficient for me to swim in a pool without an instructor ." You can learn to swim at any age. In fact I've seen many people start to swim in later years. The real secret is about self motivation.A coach and lessons is the starting point.Time in the water practicing and building strength and staminar is the key.Do your own research as well. I'd recommend a series of lessons.....1 mths practice and another series of lessons etc... Asking questions here is a great idea and you'll be admired for that. Best wishes:)

"is this board only for professional swimmers ?? can someome pls help me with my queries ... i am 26 yr old and never learnt swimming or even really been in a pool .. i am a complete novice ... i am planning to take swimming lessons starting next week .. the course is 8 classes 1/2 each ... i would like to knw the following . 1. how easy/difficult swimming is 2. will these 8 classes be sufficient for me to swim in a pool without an instructor ." You can learn to swim at any age. In fact I've seen many people start to swim in later years. The real secret is about self motivation.A coach and lessons is the starting point.Time in the water practicing and building strength and staminar is the key.Do your own research as well. I'd recommend a series of lessons.....1 mths practice and another series of lessons etc... Asking questions here is a great idea and you'll be admired for that. Best wishes:)