Workouts – Swim England Membership https://www.swimming.org/members Swim England Membership Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:11:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Coach Lucy’s Christmas training plan to keep you fit through festive period https://www.swimming.org/members/coach-lucy-christmas-training-plan/ https://www.swimming.org/members/coach-lucy-christmas-training-plan/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:43:30 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=2651 Swim England qualified coach Lucy Lloyd-Roach provides a Christmas training plan to get you through the festive period. It’s that time of year when life sometimes intervenes and changes your swimming routine. It might mean that you can’t get in the water as frequently, or you’ve only got time for a quick dip. For December, … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/coach-lucy-christmas-training-plan/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/swimming_endurance_session29.jpg Improve your backstroke technique training session https://www.swimming.org/members/backstroke-technique-session/ https://www.swimming.org/members/backstroke-technique-session/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:06:04 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=2593 Swim England qualified coach Lucy Lloyd-Roach explains backstroke technique. Already this year, we have shared technique session plans on front crawl and breaststroke This month, we bring you a backstroke technique training session. Backstroke is a nice addition to your workout for a number of reasons and I make sure all the sessions I complete … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/backstroke-technique-session/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/10/Backstroke.jpg How to improve your open water swimming technique https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-improve-your-open-water-swimming-technique/ https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-improve-your-open-water-swimming-technique/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:17:02 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=2537 Swim England qualified coach Lucy Lloyd-Roach takes a look at open water swimming – and details a technique session. It’s that time of year when it’s nice to escape the confines of the swimming pool and explore open water swimming. A nice way to cool off, de-stress and see the world from a different angle. … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-improve-your-open-water-swimming-technique/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2017/02/open_water_swimmer_tyr_swim_cap.jpg Improve your breaststroke technique training session https://www.swimming.org/members/breaststroke-technique-session/ https://www.swimming.org/members/breaststroke-technique-session/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:48:21 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=2316 Following on from last month’s front crawl technique session, this month we move onto a breaststroke technique training session. Keeping the format similar to last month, the session is broken down into four technique areas, each of which correspond to the areas covered in the series of new videos on breaststroke technique: Body position Breathing … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/breaststroke-technique-session/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/04/female_swimmer_breaststroke_breathing_close_up.jpg Front crawl technique session https://www.swimming.org/members/front-crawl-technique-swim-session/ https://www.swimming.org/members/front-crawl-technique-swim-session/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:35:27 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=2278 Following on from our front crawl tumble turn blog last month. We’ve had a number of you ask how to tune up your front crawl. This month we’ve created a front crawl technique session that links into the areas covered by the series of front crawl technique tips videos. This front crawl technique session plan … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/front-crawl-technique-swim-session/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/03/masters_man_swimming_front_crawl.jpg How to use paddles to reach your swimming goals https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-use-paddles-to-reach-your-swimming-goals/ https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-use-paddles-to-reach-your-swimming-goals/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:50:57 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=1764 In her latest blog, our Swim England qualified Coach, Lucy Lloyd-Roach discusses the merits of another of a swimmer’s kit bag – paddles! When used correctly, paddles are a great addition to a swimmer’s kit bag to help you reach your goal. When used incorrectly they may cause frustration and an increased risk of injury. … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/how-to-use-paddles-to-reach-your-swimming-goals/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/10/Paddles.jpg Cross-training workout for swimmers https://www.swimming.org/members/cross-training-workout-swimmers/ https://www.swimming.org/members/cross-training-workout-swimmers/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:37 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=1715 This cross-training workout for swimmers has been written by The Smart Coach team and links to their blog post about the importance of cross-training for swimmers.  There are two types of workout for you to try this month: one is gym-based for those of you with a gym membership, and the other can be performed … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/cross-training-workout-swimmers/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/09/cross-training-workout-for-swimmers.png Open water swimming efficiency workout session https://www.swimming.org/members/open-water-swimming-efficiency-workout-session/ https://www.swimming.org/members/open-water-swimming-efficiency-workout-session/#respond Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:05:27 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=1589 This open water swimming efficiency workout session is written by our resident Swim England qualified coach Lucy Lloyd-Roach. Read the accompanying blog post to understand the background to this workout. During this session we will refer to Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for effort levels. Most organised lake venues will have a 400-500 metre-loop and this session … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/open-water-swimming-efficiency-workout-session/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/07/20170730-1572-GK-Rother_Valley-sighting.jpg How to Stay Healthy on Holiday https://www.swimming.org/members/stay-healthy-on-holiday/ https://www.swimming.org/members/stay-healthy-on-holiday/#respond Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:23:58 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=1502 Last year the Smart Coach team wrote a gym-based resistance training workout exclusively for Swim England members, but as summer approaches this month we tackle how to stay healthy on holiday, when you’re away from your gym, pool, exercise equipment and your usual routine? Modern life can be incredibly stressful, and we all deserve a … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/members/stay-healthy-on-holiday/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/05/swimmer_on_holiday_warm_weather_training_camp.jpg Try our swimming fitness training plan https://www.swimming.org/members/swimming-fitness-training-plan/ https://www.swimming.org/members/swimming-fitness-training-plan/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:40:22 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/members/?p=817 Mix up your weekly swim session with our swimming fitness training plan to improve your stamina and performance in the pool. Each session of the swimming fitness training plan forms part of a 20-step programme. The plan will ultimately take you to swimming more than 70 lengths, as well as developing your swimming skills. How To … […]

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