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Swim 500mts continuous using at least two
different strokes with 3min rest at the end of
the distance. Progress pulse from below 100
beats per minute to 120 bpm. Easy Effort.

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Frontcrawl | Endurance

Frontcrawl

Swim 6 x 25m (6 x 1 length) Frontcrawl with 10
sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length
Choice stroke swim.
Strong Effort.

Endurance
Endurance | Endurance

Endurance

Swim 12 x 100 Individual Medley i.e. 1Length
FLY,BC,BR,FC with 30sec rest after each
distance. Pulse 150-160 bpm. Moderate /
Strong Effort.

Endurance
Butterfly | Endurance

Butterfly

Swim 5 x 25m (5 x 1 length) Butterfly with 15
sec rest after each length. The 3rd length Pull
Butterfly with a pull buoy float. Single Arm
Butterfly will reduce the amount of strain
across the shoulders i.e. swim two strokes with
your left arm and two strokes with your right
arm. Easy / Moderate Effort.

Endurance
Strength | Strength

Strength

Pull 4 x 25mts BC: Pull 3 x 50mts FC and repeat
on your choice of stroke with 20sec rest after every distance. (Use hand paddles to develop greater strength).
Strong Effort

Strength
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