Newbie!

I've just recently learned how to swim! However, I'm struggling with the breathing. lol I never did learn to swim as a kid so I mainly want to learn just for fitness. Guess you might say its on my Bucket List! lol Okay, so my real question, trying to learn freestyle, I can do the kicks, but when I start with the arms, my kicks go every which way and my legs start to sink! Guess its a problem with coordination/rythm? Sort of a can't walk and chew gum at the same time! lol So any suggestions on how I might improve? Or possibly try learning a different stroke? Hey Joe, You've got a great Masters program in your area, check out Coach Emmett Hines on http://h2oustonswims.org/, read some of his articles on the web page and give him a call.

I've just recently learned how to swim! However, I'm struggling with the breathing. lol I never did learn to swim as a kid so I mainly want to learn just for fitness. Guess you might say its on my Bucket List! lol Okay, so my real question, trying to learn freestyle, I can do the kicks, but when I start with the arms, my kicks go every which way and my legs start to sink! Guess its a problem with coordination/rythm? Sort of a can't walk and chew gum at the same time! lol So any suggestions on how I might improve? Or possibly try learning a different stroke? Hey Joe, You've got a great Masters program in your area, check out Coach Emmett Hines on http://h2oustonswims.org/, read some of his articles on the web page and give him a call.