Flushing Aquatic Center. Source: nyc gov parks

I had my first swim class at the Flushing Aquatics Center. Here’s what was covered:

1. Use a kickboard to do kicking drills. Kicking is extremely important as its what keeps you on a horizontal plane.
2. After doing a lap, don’t stop at the end. Instead, glide with one hand touching the edge of the pool and quickly rotate your body to kick off and be in the streamlined position.
3. Don’t take deep breaths. Take normal breaths and always blow out (don’t hold your breath under water).