Begin Again
I'm excited to develop the Begin Again series of swim videos. This is not only a desire to connect with other swimmers, albeit virtually, but also a personal journey of returning to the water. We'll revisit drills and skills that create a solid freestyle foundation and build an efficient and powerful stroke. I'd like to begin again, with you!
This series will review foundational drills, skills and workouts that can be individually scaled for time and intensity.
Whether you are returning to the water after a break or wanting to maintain solid foundational skills, this series is for you!
Videos for this series will be posted on the The SweetWater Swim Studio Vimeo page in the Begin Again Showcase, FB page and updates and video links provided here on this blog.
I hope you find this video series to be a guiding resource for stroke mechanic, drill and workout ideas.
Watch: Begin Again: Week One "Symphony of Motion"
I'm excited to develop the Begin Again series of swim videos. This is not only a desire to connect with other swimmers, albeit virtually, but also a personal journey of returning to the water. We'll revisit drills and skills that create a solid freestyle foundation and build an efficient and powerful stroke. I'd like to begin again, with you!
This series will review foundational drills, skills and workouts that can be individually scaled for time and intensity.
Whether you are returning to the water after a break or wanting to maintain solid foundational skills, this series is for you!
Videos for this series will be posted on the The SweetWater Swim Studio Vimeo page in the Begin Again Showcase, FB page and updates and video links provided here on this blog.
I hope you find this video series to be a guiding resource for stroke mechanic, drill and workout ideas.
Watch: Begin Again: Week One "Symphony of Motion"
Week One: Symphony of Motion
"Gathering the Pieces"
1,150yd / estimated 30min session based on a 1:30/100yd swimming pace
Scale the workout based on time (+/- repetitions) and intensity (+/- pace & +/- recovery)
Gear: Swimmer’s Snorkel / Pull Buoy / Fins (if desired)
Focus: Exhale, Core Connection, Body Alignment
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale
*Break into 2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~ 100yd alt. Head Lead Kick on Belly / Head Lead Kick with Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
*Use fins if desired to maintain proper body position
*If no snorkel, breathe to the side w/ rotation
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~ 75yd alt. Right Arm Lead on Belly, on Rotational Axis, w/ Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
~ 75yd alt. Left Arm Lead on Belly, on Rotational Axis, w/ Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
*Use fins if desired to maintain proper stable body position
*If no snorkel, breathe to the side w/ rotation
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~100yd alt. Overhead and High Elbow Sculling with Swimmer’s Snorkel & Pull Buoy
*If no snorkel, breathe to front
*If no buoy, very light kicking to keep legs/feet afloat
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
"Gathering the Pieces"
1,150yd / estimated 30min session based on a 1:30/100yd swimming pace
Scale the workout based on time (+/- repetitions) and intensity (+/- pace & +/- recovery)
Gear: Swimmer’s Snorkel / Pull Buoy / Fins (if desired)
Focus: Exhale, Core Connection, Body Alignment
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale
*Break into 2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~ 100yd alt. Head Lead Kick on Belly / Head Lead Kick with Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
*Use fins if desired to maintain proper body position
*If no snorkel, breathe to the side w/ rotation
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~ 75yd alt. Right Arm Lead on Belly, on Rotational Axis, w/ Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
~ 75yd alt. Left Arm Lead on Belly, on Rotational Axis, w/ Rotation use Swimmer’s Snorkel
*Use fins if desired to maintain proper stable body position
*If no snorkel, breathe to the side w/ rotation
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
~100yd alt. Overhead and High Elbow Sculling with Swimmer’s Snorkel & Pull Buoy
*If no snorkel, breathe to front
*If no buoy, very light kicking to keep legs/feet afloat
~ 200yd Swim w/ focus on exhale, core connection and body alignment
*2 x 100 or 4 x 50 if desired in place of continuous 200yd Freestyle
*Use Swimmer’s Snorkel if desired
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