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May 09

Intermediate Swim Workout

Today’s swim workout focuses on improving kicks and timing. A majority of the workout involves kicks, so it is alright to use swim fins if it helps you through the workout. Swim fins can actually help strengthen your leg muscles by adding resistance. Total distance: 2400 yards Warm Up: 300 yards freestyle Main Set: 4×100 …

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May 02

Beginner Swim Workout

Today’s swim workout is ideal for developing the four standard strokes. This workout will help you focus and practice each stroke while in the pool. Some strokes may be more difficult than others, but it’s important to spend equal time practicing each stroke in order to train your muscles. Total distance: 900 yards Warm Up: …

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Apr 25

Advanced Swim Workout

Today’s swim workout incorporates an entire mile of swimming. The goal of the workout is to improve your breathing technique while in the water for an extended period of time. Try to place extra emphasis on practicing breathing on your weaker side in order to improve your bilateral breathing. Most of the drills are crawl …

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Apr 04

Intermediate Swim Workout

Today’s swim workout focuses on developing breath control and recovery time. Different swim drills are used to challenge your breathing and sprinting capabilities. The sprints will help you improve your sprinting at different times during a race. On the recovery swims be sure to pace yourself and feel free to adjust rest times if the …

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Mar 28

Beginner Swim Workout

This workout is ideal for people new to swimming but who are hoping to build endurance and improve their crawl stroke. If 600 yards is too far of a distance, try breaking the workout up into increments and build your way up to swimming the full distance. Total distance: 600 yards Warm Up: 2×50 yards …

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