8 Week Beginner Swim Program: Sprint, IM, Endurance Workouts in Salty Johnson Swimwear
Welcome to our 8 week beginner swim program, powered by Salty Johnson sustainable swimwear! For new swimmers, this plan progresses from ~400m to 600m nonstop sessions, building confidence and freestyle with IM intros, all while rocking eco-friendly gear from www.saltyjohnson.com.au. Train 3 times a week in a 25m pool using a kickboard and pull buoy. Slip into Salty Johnson's recycled ocean plastic one-pieces for women or briefs for men, vibrant, chlorine-resistant, and perfect for "wave-chasing wild ones" like you. Our suits are so comfy, you'll forget you're training and think you're at Bondi Beach sipping a salty margarita!
Week 1: Foundation Building
Start with short sets to build comfort and form. Focus on relaxation and consistent breathing, while feeling fabulous in Salty Johnson swimwear that hugs like a salty embrace.
Session 1: Sprint (400m, ~30 min)
Introduction: Kick off with sprints to build power through short, fast freestyle bursts.
- Warm-up: 100m easy freestyle.
- Main Set: 8x25m freestyle (fast), 45s rest.
- Cool-down: 100m easy kick with board.
Technique: Kick from hips, not knees; rotate shoulders for power.
Tips: Start at 70% effort; use pull buoy if needed.
Motivation: Sprints ignite your inner athlete, feel the thrill!
Session 2: Mixed Strokes/IM (400m, ~30 min)
Introduction: Explore backstroke and breaststroke basics to build versatility.
- Warm-up: 100m easy freestyle.
- Main Set: 4x50m (25m freestyle/25m backstroke), 30s rest; 2x50m breaststroke kick, 30s rest.
- Cool-down: 100m easy freestyle.
Technique: Backstroke, keep head still, look up; breaststroke—glide after pull.
Tips: Use board for breaststroke kick if new.
Motivation: New strokes expand skills, you’re growing!
Session 3: Endurance (400m, ~30 min)
Introduction: Build stamina with steady freestyle sets for nonstop swimming.
- Warm-up: 100m easy freestyle.
- Main Set: 3x75m freestyle (steady), 30s rest.
- Cool-down: 75m easy kick.
Technique: Streamline off walls, arms extended, body tight.
Tips: Count strokes per length for consistency.
Motivation: Endurance builds resilience, finish strong!
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