Some people say EVERYONE can float, is that actually true?

During swim training, we sometimes do floating drills, but no matter what I try, my feet always sink. I also notice that I rely on my kick to keep my feet up while swimming. I have long legs and lean, muscular legs compared to the rest of my squad due to other sports.

I’ve read that some experienced swimmers say everyone can float if they learn how. Is this true? I mean maintaining a horizontal position without any movement, with everything staying at the water’s surface.

If you believe everyone can float, can you explain how? Since muscle, bone, and blood are denser than water, and only fat and lung air are less dense, at some body fat percentage, legs just can’t float. The lungs can keep the upper body buoyant, but if the legs are lean and long, won’t they sink?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Yes everyone can float.
I would criticize your floating technique.
Sure, you can float through kicking while in an upright position.

But if you want to float while on your back and painting a horizontal position you should learn to surrender your body such that you are laying flat on the water.

You can use swimming kickboards to help you figure out how to float better.

Although I’m not particularly buoyant, I have learned how to be. Some of my female acquaintances find it unbelievable that my legs will eventually fall off if I float on my front. I’ve learned to relax, but it also helps to force my shoulders and chest into the water. My upper body remains afloat due to the displacement of water, while the activity raises my legs. Streamlining off the wall also made it easier for me to understand how my body posture changes with movement and what it feels like to be moving rather than sinking. Ultimately, I have to put forth a lot of effort to be both comfortable in my limbs and taut in my core…I hope this is useful.

I am slender and muscular with little body fat. I have a tougher time floating. I can still float, though, when I’m swimming. All you need to do is learn how to control your body and breath.