Sample 2000 Yard Workout

• Warm-up:
  • 200 yards freestyle at a slow pace
  • 200 yards stroke drill (see sites listed above)
  • 200 yards choice stroke non-free
  • 200 yards sculling (see sites listed above)
• Workout:
  • 10 x 50 yards freestyle on 1:00
  • 5 x 100 yards freestyle (alternating between slow " (50%) - and fast " (85%) - for every other 100)
• Cool down:
  • 200 yard backstroke at slow pace
• Stretch:
  • Stretching is imperative in any workout setting. It is better to Stretch muscles that are warm, and end of session stretching is a good way to help your body relax.

Whether you choose to get involved in a club or structure your own workouts, swimming is a skill that will not only immediately improve your overall health and state of mind, but also provide you with a lifetime physical outlet that you can continue to enjoy well into retirement. So, pay a visit to your physician, research organizations in your area, or find an open lap pool and get started!