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 How to start swim practice as an adultSwimming is great exercise, but practicing with a group can seem mysterious to... |  What equipment do I need?Not much! The beauty of swimming is that the water provides all the resistance... |
 What are the basics of pool etiquette?Safety always comes first, and swimming's first rule is never to swim alone.... |  What is a typical workout? Like a good play, a good workout develops in three main acts: the warm-up, the... |
 Yards and metersCoaches will give instructions mainly in terms of distance (or yardage) and... |  How do I use the pace clock?A related question would be: Why are swimmers so obsessed with time? You'll... |
 More lingo you're likely to hear at practiceHere are a few more terms you'll likely hear at swim practice. Some of them... |  How do I learn the four strokes? Why do I want to?Some swimmers and many triathletes only care about swimming freestyle, the... |
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