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Guides from AquaSkills
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
What to bring to your first swim lesson in Manhattan
A towel, flip-flops and a lock cover most of it. Here is the rest, including the one text you will need to send.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Swimming for sore knees, arthritis and life after physical therapy
Water takes impact out of exercise. Here is what that means in practice, and what to ask your doctor and your instructor first.
October 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Why your swim instructor should be in the water with you
Teaching from the deck works for strong swimmers. For a beginner, it helps to have someone beside you in the water.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Fear of water is usually about one moment: putting your face in
You may be fine standing in the water. The trouble starts when your face goes under, and that can be taught one small step at a time.
October 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Learning to swim as an adult in New York: what the first lesson covers
Before you book, it helps to know exactly what happens in the water, step by step, and why the steps come in that order.