https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/11765/new-to-swimming---question-on-rate-of-improvementI&#39;m new to swimming and have been working my way up in distance. Finally have a mile down in 44 minutes. I&#39;d like to improve my speed, so I&#39;m going to join a Masters swim class, but I&#39;m wondering what to expect about my rate of improvement. If I doen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/190431?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 05 May 2014 09:33:38 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f03e0356-9f46-4c61-8e4c-c704ed0b883fDeniseMWI&#39;ve never tracked my speed/distance, since I&#39;m a pretty slow swimmer and new to the sport, and I&#39;m just trying to get fit. But like in any sport, if you can get one or two classes in each week and practice what you&#39;ve learned on other days, you&#39;ll improve. The pace depends on your fitness and skill level and where you started, but your goals seem pretty reasonable.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/190421?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 05 May 2014 08:49:38 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:aa69511b-d1c3-4205-8573-cebeccae9239Allen StarkWhile in swimming strength and conditioning are important,technique is more important.It is very likely you will get a big improvement from one lesson.<div style="clear:both;"></div>