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Swim 20 x 25mts with 20sec rest after every
length using two different strokes with every
4th length kick or pull. Reduce pulse rate from
140bpm to below 120 bpm.
Easy / Recovery Effort.

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Recovery

Swim 2 x 100mts FC or BR with 60sec rest after
each four length swim. Easy Effort. (you may
wish to use a kick board for the second four
length swim).
Easy Effort.

Recovery

Speed

Swim 9 x 50mts Choice Stroke as Pyramid
Sprints with 70sec rest after every two length
swim as10mts Fast 40mts Easy: 15mts Fast 35mts
Easy: 20mts Fast 30mts Easy: 25mts Fast 25mts
Easy: 30mts Fast 20mts Easy: 25mts Fast 25mts
Easy: 20mts Fast 30mts Easy: 15mts Fast 35mts
Easy: 10mts Fast 40mts Easy.
Strong Effort.

Speed

Swim 25mts FC: 50mts BC: 75mts BR: 100mts
FC: 75mts BR: 50mts BC: 25mts FC with 60sec
rest after each distance.
Easy / Moderate Effort.

Speed

Swim 300mts with rest intervals as and when
required. (5 lengths should be swum on your
back). Easy / Recovery Effort.

Speed

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