Sample 1km swimming routines
This guide is for those who now the basics about swimming and can already swim atleast a few laps. To understand more about the basics of physical activity read 'Understanding Activity Levels' in the 'Fit Aussie Guide'. You should also read the introductory 'Swimming guide' link to understand what some of the descriptive words below mean.
The sessions below are simply a guide to understand how swimming sessions are constructed. Adjust these sessions to suit your level of ability. If unsure seek advice of your trainer or health professional.
Warm up |
200m |
free |
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200m |
50m kick / 100 form / 50 kick |
Core |
300m |
6 x 50m on set time (eg: 2 min or 2.30min) |
Drill |
200m |
4 x 50m hypoxic - (5 strokes per breath) |
C'down |
200m |
50m free / 50m breast |
Warm up |
200m |
free |
|
200m |
paddles and pull bouy |
Core |
300m |
100m (30 sec rest) 50m (20 sec rest) 50m (10 sec rest) 100m hard |
Drill |
100m |
kick |
C'down |
200m |
free |
Warm up |
200m |
free |
|
200m |
50m kick / 100m free / 50m kick |
Drill |
100m |
2 x 50m stroke count |
Core |
400m |
400m time trial |
C'down |
200m |
50m form / 50m porpose |
Warm up |
200m |
free |
|
200m |
50m form / 50m finger trail |
Core |
200m |
4 x 50m: (1st 50m) sprint last 1/4 (2) sprint last 1/2 (3) sprint last 3/4 (4) spring whole 50m |
Drill |
200m |
kick |
Core |
200m |
4 x 50m: (1st 50m) sprint last 1/4 (2) sprint last 1/2 (3) sprint last 3/4 (4) spring whole 50m |
C'down |
200m |
25 porpose / 25m free |
Warm up |
200m |
free |
|
200m |
50m paddles & pullbouy |
Core |
600m |
200m time trial / 4 x 50 at same pace with 30 seconds rest between each effort / 200m time trial quicker than first |
C'down |
200m |
50m free / 50m breast |