Swim Lesson #1 Met the girls at the pool for swimming, and had a quick lesson from Andy. Key points, BREATHE, if you start to panic, roll onto your back, breathe with your belly button. I admit this last tip is a little strange, but the concept enforces your body going from side to side and enhancing the aerodynamic position in the water. In the old days (insert any day before today) I was swimming with my belly always pointed at the bottom, Andy says this is similiar to plowing through the water like a barge. Breathing through your belly button allows me to be more aerodynamic and efficient with my stroke.