
Training plans
Swimming
Swim Foundations
Develop efficient, confident swimming one session at a time
Plan details
- Starting point
- Able to swim 200 metres continuously with safe pool skills
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Weekly time
- About 2-3.5 hours
- Weekly rhythm
- 2-3 swims
The progression
Four phases. One steady build.
- 01
Weeks 1-3
Comfort
Form and consistency
- 02
Weeks 4-7
Development
Aerobic capacity
- 03
Weeks 8-9
Confidence
Longer, steadier sets
- 04
Week 10
Recovery
Freshness and next steps
Sample sessions
Inside a training week.
A representative week of training, recovery, and rhythm.
Development
A build-week rhythm
MON
Rest day
Recover and make room for the next session
TUE
Technique and form
Find a smoother stroke
1,400 m techniqueSwim
WED
Rest day
Recover and make room for the next session
THU
Aerobic intervals
Hold a controlled rhythm
1,700 m aerobicSwim
FRI
Rest day
Recover and make room for the next session
SAT
Rest day
Recover and make room for the next session
SUN
Endurance set
Build relaxed distance
2,000 m steadySwim

Your Swim Foundations plan starts here.
Train with a clear path from your first session to race day.
