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Beginner - Swimming Routine 3
Program Specifics
Workout Duration 45-60 Minutes
Distance 1100 meters
Pool Length 25 meters
Warm Up (Repeat 1 time)
8 x 25m Any Stroke (even pace) (Rest 10 seconds every 25 meters)
Instructions: Swim your choice of stroke at a steady pace.
Build Up (Repeat 4 times)
1 x 25m Single Arm (arm out front) 6 x left, 6 x right, 6 x full stroke, (Rest 10 seconds every 25 meters)
Instructions: Freestyle using one arm at a time, focusing on shoulder and hip rotation. Complete 6 arm strokes with the left arm then 6 strokes with the right arm followed by 6 strokes using both arms. The non-stroking arm is held out front in a streamlined position.
1 x 25m Freestyle DPS (Rest 10 seconds every 25 meters)
Instructions: Freestyle swim with maximum Distance Per Stroke (DPS). Concentrate on long, efficient strokes and a high streamlined body position to reduce drag in the water. Count your strokes per lap and try to reduce.
Core (Repeat 3 times)
4 x 25m Freestyle Swim, target time 40 seconds per 25m (Rest 15 seconds every 25 meters)
Instructions: Freestyle swim at a steady pace, trying to keep closely to the given target time for every 25m. If your target time is too easy or too difficult please complete another time trial.
4 x 25m Freestyle Swim, target time 40 seconds per 25m (Rest 10 seconds every 25 meters)
Instructions: Freestyle swim at a steady pace, trying to keep closely to the given target time for every 25m. If your target time is too easy or too difficult please complete another time trial.
Cool Down
1 x 100m Easy Any Stroke (Rest 20 seconds every 100 meters)
Instructions: Swim your choice of stroke, at a slow, relaxed pace.
Intensity Key
Easy 50-60% of your maximum heart rate
Aerobic 60-70% of your maximum heart rate
Endurance 70-80% of your maximum heart rate
Sprint 80-90% of your maximum heart rate