https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/10438/new-swimmer-needs-a-little-directionI am 31 and just recently took a few swim lessons to learn how to swim freestyle and *** stroke properly. I am taking a break from the lessons for a few because I want to build up some endurance so when I take lessons again I can get more out of themen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/172759?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:07 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:8c23e9de-9de0-442e-829d-c9a81a30c33fFormer MemberSwimosaur gave a good answer. There is also a woman in the USMS members section named Betsy (not sure of last name) who posts One Hour Workouts and I think she does a good job. Also consider reading &quot;Fitness Swimming&quot; by Hines. It will be in many public libraries or you can get it for $0.01 (plus shipping) at Amazon. The Hines book has a series of workouts, starting at basic and building up gradually.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/172740?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:53:49 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:86767e96-5b91-487d-bf39-07c28b116f76Swimosaur... can anyone help point me in the direction of getting a few beginner workouts for swimming ... In the &quot;Workouts&quot; area of this site, there is a section called Basic Training for the New Swimmer - by Laura Schuster It sounds like just what you&#39;re looking for! Laura goes out of her way to emphasize and reinforce good technique, and includes links to videos of the suggested drills. I think you have to be a USMS member to access that section of the web site. If you&#39;re not already a USMS member, join us! Resistance is futile ... you will be assimilated ...<div style="clear:both;"></div>