There are lots of reasons why you might want to improve your swimming skills. Some people swim as a way to keep fit, other people join swimming clubs to compete or make friends. Maybe you want to learn to ride waves on a surf board or even train as a lifeguard! However, the best reason to learn to swim well, is that it makes it more fun. A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photography and diagrams will show you how to master the skills you need to improve. From front crawl butterfly, breaststroke, tumble turns, and lots, lots more. Discover how to be great at swimming!

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Introduction -- Warming up -- The strokes -- Starts and turns -- Race tactics -- Diet & fitness -- Water safety -- Lifesaving.