Programmes

Health

The Swim for Health programme is designed for those who probably swim once or twice a week and incorporate swimming as a part of a healthy lifestyle programme. It is unlikely to be the only physical activity that you do in a week and the main purpose is to maintain your current health status. You may only be comfortable swimming one or two of the four strokes. If you find that you would like to increase the time spent swimming and/or the intensity why not take a look at the Shape up and Tone programme.

Progression – The sessions have been designed to be progressive within each category. Also Swim for Health, for example, leads quite logically to Shape up and Tone etc. In addition some sessions will refer back to activities completed in previous sessions and will build upon these. However, there is no requirement to follow the sessions in this way and they will work effectively on a ‘pick and mix’ basis. Alternatively if you find some sessions that you really like then these can be repeated. One thing to remember is that your body will adapt to the demands placed upon it and if you repeat the same session all of the time the benefits will gradually reduce. Some variety is, therefore, not only good for your motivation but also for your overall fitness.

Shape up and Tone

The Shape up and Tone programme is designed for those who are looking to bring about some changes in the way they look and is probably being used as part of a weight management programme. This may be to maintain your current weight but to achieve a more toned appearance or may be part of a weight loss programme. To help achieve your goals you should aim to swim about 2/3 times per week. You will probably be comfortable swimming two of the four strokes, or possibly three. If you find that you would like to increase the time spent swimming and/or the intensity why not take a look at the Fitness programme.

Progression – The sessions have been designed to be progressive within each category. Also Shape up and Tone, for example, follows quite logically from Swim for Health etc. In addition some sessions will refer back to activities completed in previous sessions and will build upon these. However, there is no requirement to follow the sessions in this way and they will work effectively on a ‘pick and mix’ basis. Alternatively if you find some sessions that you really like then these can be repeated. One thing to remember is that your body will adapt to the demands placed upon it and if you repeat the same session all of the time the benefits will gradually reduce. Some variety is, therefore, not only good for your motivation but also for your overall fitness.

Fitness

The Fitness Programme is designed for those who aim to use swimming as the primary source of keeping fit. In fact you are probably interested in improving your fitness level rather than just maintaining the status quo. Your aim will be to improve your physical appearance and to ensure that your heart and lungs remain in tip top condition. To help achieve your goals you will probably aim to swim a minimum of 3 times per week and to include some high intensity activity at 4 and 5 on the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. You will probably be comfortable swimming two or three of the four strokes. If you find that you have really become involved in your swimming and would like to consider competing (for those aged 19 years plus there is a comprehensive local and national competitive programme which covers all abilities, please visit British Swimming for more information), or you are already a competitive swimmer but cannot always make club sessions, you may want to take a look at the Competitive programme.

Progression – The sessions have been designed to be progressive within each category. Also Swimming for Fitness, for example, follows quite logically from Shape up and Tone, etc. In addition some sessions will refer back to activities completed in previous sessions and will build upon these. However, there is no requirement to follow the sessions in this way and they will work effectively on a ‘pick and mix’ basis. Alternatively if you find some sessions that you really like then these can be repeated. One thing to remember is that your body will adapt to the demands placed upon it and if you repeat the same session all of the time the benefits will gradually reduce. Some variety is, therefore, not only good for your motivation but also for your overall fitness.

Competitive

The Competitive programme is designed for those with aspirations to compete or who are already competing but need additional sessions to supplement what you probably already do in a club situation. The aim is to improve personal performance as measured by the time taken to cover a range of distances.

Progression – The sessions have been designed to be progressive within each category. Also Competitive, for example, follows quite logically from Fitness. In addition some sessions will refer back to activities completed in previous sessions and will build upon these. However, there is no requirement to follow the sessions in this way and they will work effectively on a ‘pick and mix’ basis. Alternatively if you find some sessions that you really like then these can be repeated. One thing to remember is that your body will adapt to the demands placed upon it and if you repeat the same session all of the time the benefits will gradually reduce. Some variety is, therefore, not only good for your motivation but also for your overall fitness.

Archived Sessions

Swimfit sessions are designed to be progressive to gradually challenge you a little more. The most recent sessions for each section can be found within the My Swimfit area of the site. If you would prefer to use one of the older sessions please click on the relevant link below.

Health

Shape up and Tone

Fitness

Competitive

Archived Sessions

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