Utilising hand paddles can develop the strength of your arms and shoulders in a manner that is specific for swimming. However, doing too much work…
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Category: Swim Sessions
Each week I will load three Saturday Swim Session options up for you to do. Option A is for swimmers who are after a workout less than 2,000 metres. Option B is for swimmers who are after a workout between 2,000 and 3,000m and Option C will be greater than 3,000m.
Saturday Swim Session: 50m Sprints for Speed
Swimming 50m reps with a good rest can develop your speed and swimming them with short rests can develop your endurance. Put lots together within one workout with a mixture of rest and you can develop speed, endurance, and speed endurance. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.
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Saturday Swim Session: Become A Qwikker Swimmer with 150m Reps
150m is a great distance that can be used to develop sustainable speed. You need to hold your speed for longer than 100m reps and…
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Saturday Swim Session: Bring On Your Swimming Speed with 50’s
The 50s are a great distance to swim to develop your speed. This session gets you to push the pace and then gives you plenty…
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Saturday Swim Session: 200’s Bring Out Your Threshold & Your Stamina
200s are a great distance to swim in training as they develop both your stamina and threshold swimming pace. This workout is perfect for Ironman and Olympic…
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Saturday Swim Session: Longer Time Trial
Time trials are a great way to test yourself and measure your progress. Incorporating them into your programme regularly gives you an idea of how your…
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Saturday Swim Session: 600’s for Success
Including moderate length reps into your training programme can enhance your swimming over longer distances such as Ironman or longer open water swims. This workout is perfect…
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Saturday Swim Session: Enhance Your Threshold Pace With 100m Reps
Want a simple pool session that genuinely lifts your threshold pace? This Saturday Swim Session is built around 100m reps on a tight send-off, with just enough rest to keep the pressure on. Choose Option A, B, or C depending on your current volume, and use it to build the steady speed that pays off in Ironman, Olympic triathlon, and longer ocean swims.
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Saturday Swim Session: Enhance Your Efficiency with this Workout of 400’s
Use this workout and the variable pace of the 400s to enhance your efficiency in swimming longer distances. This workout is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance…
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Saturday Swim Session: Long Reps Will Develop Your Endurance & Stamina
Few swimmers swim reps as long as 1,000m, but this session will develop your endurance both physical and mental stamina. This workout is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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