Most Americans can swim, and ___ (1) everyone likes to at least ___ (2) around in the waves on a hot day at the beach. Knowing how to swim is important for ___ (3), but when you do it seriously, swimming is also one of the best exercises for your body. ___ (4) water and swimsuit you don’t need much. Goggles keep irritating chlorinated water out of your eyes and let you watch where you’re going, and a swimming cap makes you more streamlined for ___ (5) and keeps your hair out of your face. ___ (6) keep the water out and ___ (7) ear infections.
To get in shape, start by swimming twenty minutes three times a week. Add ten minutes ___ (8) you’re swimming for an hour each time. Vary your strokes to work different muscles. It’s okay to take short breaks, ___ (9) your heart rate stays up