https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/4589/big-time-beginnerI was self taught to swim and have never had a single lesson or instruction on how to swim. Now i wanna swim for the exercise and strength training; to strengthen my shoulders because weight lifting is hard on them. should i get lessons at 20 bucksen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/54099?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:33:25 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f7d9c604-eea2-4f9f-9c44-d8c651904e0eFormer Memberwhat should i get the instructor to teach me? how many lessons do i need you think? im already in good shape, non-smoker, i shouldnt need too much i think. Start with freestyle. As for how many lessons, that depends upon the instructor and your learning curve. You will know when the time is right to work on your own. As for being in shape, you might be surprised how difficult it will be to swim any distance over 50 yards without a break.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/54070?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:24:04 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ea5b3b5e-4697-4545-a6f2-22e05cd5c22aFormer Memberwhat should i get the instructor to teach me? how many lessons do i need you think? im already in good shape, non-smoker, i shouldnt need too much i think.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/54045?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:12:18 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d9868631-2fec-4eb8-9504-a6aa79448970Former MemberLessons are a good way to get the basics down and from there you can go the book or DVD route. I skipped the books but did the lessons for a few weeks and then the DVD&#39;s. Welcome aboard!<div style="clear:both;"></div>