New USMS member, and I suspect others like me might hesitate to show up for USMS group workout session for fear of not knowing enough terminology or the way groups swim together. I'm comfortable circle swimming and have done open water group practice swims, but never having been on a swim team, I'm a bit worried about having that goggles-in-the-headlights look if somebody says, "Now let's do a set."
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How to start swim practice as an adult
Swimming 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 meters
Coaches 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 practice
Here 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?
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