SJ SWIM SERIES SPRING - BEGINNER - WEEK 3

Week 3: Increasing Distance

Build confidence with longer distances. Prioritize pacing to avoid fatigue, powered by Salty Johnson's durable, eco-chic suits that turn laps into low-key adventures.

Session 1: Sprint (500m, ~35 min)

Introduction: Longer sprints enhance power and confidence.

  • Warm-up: 150m easy freestyle.
  • Main Set: 8x50m (odd: fast freestyle, even: easy), 45s rest.
  • Cool-down: 100m easy kick.

Technique: Strong core rotation; powerful leg drive off walls.

Tips: Warm up joints to prevent strain.

Motivation: Sprints fuel progress, feel the surge!

Session 2: Mixed Strokes/IM (500m, ~35 min)

Introduction: Introduce butterfly basics for rhythm alongside other strokes.

  • Warm-up: 100m (50m freestyle/50m backstroke).
  • Main Set: 4x50m (25m breaststroke/25m freestyle), 30s rest; 2x50m backstroke; 1x50m butterfly kick, 30s rest.
  • Cool-down: 100m easy freestyle.

Technique: Butterfly, hip-driven dolphin kick; relaxed arms.

Tips: Use board for butterfly kick to simplify.

Motivation: New strokes feel like dance, flow with it!

Session 3: Endurance (500m, ~35 min)

Introduction: Longer sets build stamina with consistent pacing.

  • Warm-up: 150m easy freestyle.
  • Main Set: 3x100m freestyle, 40s rest.
  • Cool-down: 50m easy swim.

Technique: Bilateral breathing; glide after pulls.

Tips: Use pull buoy if your legs tire.

Motivation: Distance grows mental strength, you’re unstoppable!

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