BE A BETTER SWIMMER

WHY SWIMMING?

• Total body workout
• Easy on the joints
• No expensive equipment
• Burns more calories
• Maximizes cardio
• Very meditative workout

Goals:
Develop a swimming workout regime
Swim 400m in 10 minutes

ACHIEVING GOALS

• Practice makes perfect
• Improvement isn't instant
• Consistency is key
• You are not an expert
• Keep an open mind
• Make it work, no matter what

MY IDEAL SWIM (A)

• Warm-up - 4 laps (100m)
• Stretch (5 mins)
• Freestyle (100m)
• Breaststroke (100m)
• Freestyle (100m)
• Backstroke (100m) - Repeat 3-6 3x

MY IDEAL SWIM (B)

• Warm-up - 4 laps (100m)
• Stretch (5 mins)
• Freestyle (400m)
• Breaststroke (100m)
• Backstroke (100m)
• Freestyle (400m)

TIPS AND TRICKS

• Reach! Long strokes are more effective
• Kick with the whole leg, not just the bottom half
• Stretch and cool down every time
• Swim at off-peak hours to reduce splashes
• Come prepared with goggles and water bottle

THE BROCK POOL

• FREE with Brock ID
• Nowhere near as busy as Brock gym
• Open for lane swims ~12 hours a day
• Includes access to a hot tub
• FREE!

HIT THE POOL