Target Audience: New swimmers or those returning to swimming, focusing on building confidence, technique, and endurance.
Total Distance: 500m
Duration: ~30 minutes
Equipment: Salty Johnson chlorine-resistant swim briefs or board shorts, goggles, optional kickboard.
Goal: Building Comfort: Develop foundational swim skills and stamina over 10 sessions, we encourage you relax in the water.
Session 2: Building Comfort
· Warm-Up (100m):
o 2 x 50m Freestyle, easy pace (30s rest).
· Main Set (300m):
o 3 x 50m Freestyle, moderate pace (45s rest);
o 2 x 50m Backstroke, easy pace (45s rest);
o 1 x 50m Freestyle, fast pace (45s rest).
· Cool-Down (100m):
o 4 x 25m Freestyle, very easy, focus on long glides (30s rest).
Tips for Beginners:
· Wear Salty Johnson’s UPF +50 swimwear for sun protection during outdoor pool sessions.
· Exhale underwater: Get comfortable blowing bubbles underwater to avoid gasping for air.
· Inhale when turning: Learn to inhale while turning your head to the side to breathe.
· Keep your head down: Avoid lifting your head too high, which can disrupt your body position.
· Visit www.saltyjohnson.com.au for swimwear that supports your eco-friendly swim journey!