You’ve heard of the benefits of swimming but don’t know how to get started, or maybe you never learned how to swim. Here are some resources that might help you

Learn to Swim

Most local Community Education or Parks and Recreation departments have swimming lessons reasonably prices for all ages and levels. Check with them for options closest to you.

YMCA Twin Cities – offers both youth and adult programs. Click here to link directly to their aquatics website and then pick the location most convenient for you.

YWCA of Minneapolis (Downtown, Midtown, and Uptown) – offers both youth and adult swimming lessons. Click here to link directly to their swimming lesson information.

Foss Swim School® (Chanhassen, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove) - geared towards teaching your children how to swim by actively involving the parents and using a unique approach.

Total Immersion Swimming - their unique approach promises to teach anyone to swim. There is one trained coach in Minnesota who also teaches triathlon technique clinics. Click here to learn more information about Minnesota Tri Masters and swimming lessons.

Looking For a Pool Where You Can Train?

The Swimmers Guide offers the most information about swimming pools and where you can find one for training. Click here for more information.

Swimming Gear

Most sporting goods stores sell the necessary equipment – a decent swimming suit, swimming caps, and swimming goggles.

If you’re looking for a bargain on a variety of swimming items, check out Kiefer. They have everything from basic swimwear to triathlon gear and MP3 players for the water. And if you’re not picky about what your swimming suit looks like, both men and women can benefit from their inexpensive grab bag suits. You simply select your size, and a quality suit arrives at your door; you just don’t know what exactly it will look like.