How Often Should You Swim? | Get Faster, Lose Weight

We get asked all the time, “how often should I be swimming?”
So, in this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, we’re explaining how your weekly swimming schedule makes an impact on your performance in the water!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Determining How Often to Swim
3:32 What is Your Fitness History?
4:15 Consider Other Training
4:55 How to Structure Your Workouts
7:59 Sample Workouts
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[@FaresKsebati]

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[@RC-zp5pr]

you keep saying IM but what is IM?

[@simoneserraglini731]

@@JohnMatrix-wd4hq dovrebbe essere i misti es. 200IM - 200 misti

[@nathanaelcasen5964]

i know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@amelie4424]

@@JohnMatrix-wd4hq individual medley (1 length of each stroke)

[@shrimboy7492]

I swim every day. 20 laps of the BUTTERFLY!! Feels great every nite when i go to bed. I swim because it helps me sleep better.

[@FaresKsebati]

There's no better feeling than a great swim!

[@derkhaslol]

Sounds like you got a pool in your garden

[@skilions]

night*

[@fidelio6311]

laps or lengths? I would say it makes a significant difference, which it does but, either way, I wouldn't have arms afterwards.

[@sunnyxu6388]

Wait, how old are you? You don’t have to answer if you aren’t comfortable. Are you an adult or a kid?

[@Anantajaya]

I swim 4x to 5x times a week. 20 laps of combined Breaststroke and Freestyle. Makes me able to concentrate at work, sleep better at night and I started to loose weight as a result. I have been doing this for 2 months after being absent for one and a half years due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully I can maintain this level of discipline and consistency ahead and in fact being able to also include Butterfly stroke in the future.

[@hxndxrs0n815]

Butterfly will help you lose weight MUCH faster

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

🔝🔝🔝

[@chuva6488]

I’m swimming 45 minutes 3 times a week, I swim because of a minor back injury... I’ve been swimming for a year now and I feel more strength and safety in me daily moves.. thanks a lot for this video!!!

[@Walleggwp]

Same, I do 2000-2500/3x week depending on the day.

[@mangomosaics]

I'm a 56 year old woman and I swim an hour 4 times a week in a 30m pool at about 63 to 73 lengths. I've not lost weight but I have toned up these last 11 weeks. I love the feel of swimming. It feels like flying... and the buzz after is delightful 🥰

[@FaresKsebati]

That's so good to hear! Happy swimming!

[@speed0383]

If losing weight was your goal, you have to pay more attention to the calorie consumption. Otherwise, so glad you enjoy your time in the pool

[@mangomosaics]

@@speed0383 lost half a stone since last month... still swimming and still enjoying it 😉 though my hair is suffering from the chlorine!

[@asif0905]

@@mangomosaics swim cap?

[@mangomosaics]

@@asif0905I'm using a shampoo that cleans out chlorine 🏊‍♀️ Still on the look out for a decent comfy swim cap 😉

[@riccardoguareschi7115]

The feel of the water... that’s so true !

[@yia22sacramento]

after blowing my knee in bball. swimming saved my life. its my new workout cardio. i love it. freestyle

[@boblangford5514]

I was a decent swimmer in high school, which was 20 years ago. I’m trying to get back into swimming now. Lately, I’ve been swimming every other day for an hour. I’m able to do about 2200 yards in that hour. I am so out of shape! I have to rest for about 30-40 seconds between each 100, and that’s with lots of heavy breathing. I like lots of variety in my workouts. I usually do a warm-up, a kick set, a pull set, a technique set, and a build/sprint set of short distances, and finally a cool down. I’d like to get up to about 90 minutes and 3000 yards each practice. I just hope I stick with it this time. I recently moved and found an amazing indoor pool that’s cheap to use. That’s enough motivation for me! UPDATE: Well, it's 8 months later, and I'm doing great! I have lost 32 pounds since I started swimming! I'm no longer winded after every lap. I consistently do about 3000 yards in 1 hour sessions. I can now do sets like 5x100 free on 1:30. I haven't been able to do intervals that fast since high school! I'm so thankful that I found an affordable Olympic size swimming pool that I can use whenever I want.

[@FaresKsebati]

Wow, that’s awesome, Bob! So cool to hear - keep it up! Do you use the MySwimPro app when you train?

[@boblangford5514]

@@FaresKsebati No, I didn’t know that there was an app. I will look into it.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

You sound like me. I hope to get back to 3000 meters per practice again. It's hard at 57 years of age

[@boblangford5514]

@@OneAdam12Adam Unfortunately, I have had a back injury recently. I have a herniated disc, and I am currently in rehab. I did reach my weight loss goal, though, and I hope to get back into swimming soon, but it’ll probably be a while before I can do 3000 in one hour again.

[@albertmotbey1128]

I swim in a 25m pool 6 times a week: 5 x 30 mins and 1 × 15 mins. Have been knocking out 50 laps in the 30 minute sessions. My resting heart rate is back to under 60bpm because of this. Hasn't been that way in 10 years 😃

[@melkdoria]

I'm 62 years old, and also a former mediocre swimmer competitor. However, during my adult life, I almost never stopped swimming. I would recommend to make a video talking about geriatric swimming, something like cardiovascular workouts, vessels clean up and so on. I would say that my life story of the swimmer was a predominant factor to survive two cancer treatment.

[@anamilas3035]

I'm 13 and a competitive swimmer and we train 6 times a week for 2 hours, it can be hard but I feel great when it pays off

[@eaduarte]

I remember doing the same when I was on the swim team in High School! Don't ever stop swimming :)

[@zeynepbusbee6886]

I swim 5 days a week at the half oliympic pool. 10'x kicboard, 30xfree style and about 16x backstroke (56 laps) in 32 minutes. Then I work didferent part of the body with water aerobic program, and my tools are resistance gloves, water dumbells, noodle. I am 48, perimenapouse and definetly I shrank, toned up and sleep like a baby.

[@ginigang]

As a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor, both of which have affected my stamina level, I swim 30 mins 4 days a week. My controlled blood pressure is maintained and my limb mobility enhanced.

[@FaresKsebati]

That's great to hear! Happy swimming!

[@domtravels578]

I swim about 6 days a week, one hour to two hours per day, doing a mix of techniques. Feeling amazing.

[@FaresKsebati]

Keep it up, Dom! Happy swimming :)

[@MoneyMatt-tf7cp]

Had my first swim in my journey today. This channel has really encouraged me to lose weight. I did 1.1km which I feel is a decent start in my journey. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@fksebati]

Yes!! That's awesome. Keep up the great work and let us know how we can help. Happy Swimming!!

[@nativechique7589]

I'd say keep it up but I just realized your comment is 2 years old. Hope all is well.

[@kaan3874]

How did it go?

[@MoneyMatt-tf7cp]

@@kaan3874 covid happened lmao but I’m still 50lbs down from when I was then. And I still swim 4x a week. Just gotta be consistent!

[@kaan3874]

@@MoneyMatt-tf7cp You you started with 1.1 km. How long do you swim right now? And how often in the week? Thx.

[@sierralarars]

Watching this and nodding, yeah I can totally do this.. I’m going 5 days a week 1st thing in the morning and honestly speaking I’m a non-swimmer who can’t even swim 25m.. I’m just focusing on not drowning currently lol! That and getting my face under the water.. I’ll keep this in mind for when I’m a lot more confident in the water! Thanks for sharing!

[@FaresKsebati]

You can do it! Keep us updated with your progress!

[@yvonnelives]

Sierra Larars Don’t sweat it, I just learned how to swim this year around February and it took me until March to be able to tread water properly. As far as the swimming I got it right away and was doing pretty good as far as holding my breath underwater but I am still unable to come up and get the air and go back down I’ve got to get that mechanism worked out. I hold my breath and I can go half a lap then I’ll come up, go down, so I can’t go far because I get tired... probably 10 round trips and I am toast. As far as trading I kept practicing and eventually after I stopped practicing one day I got in the water for a water class and was able to float and maintain with no effort. That was phenomenal. All you have to do is work at it and you will be fine. A year and a half ago I was only doing water classes for exercise and I was terrified of the water and especially the deep now I can’t help but go under and around no matter what. I would love to hear more updates on your progress.

[@4thjakx]

that is exactly how I started. YT guides does wonders plus friends to discuss it with. But what developed myself in swimming is the consistency in my sched, and when I had a friend to video me.

[@yvonnelives]

4thjakx I should try that, I can have someone to video me then I can see where I need some improvements. I am still working on coming up for air and that’s my biggest difficulty.

[@roshikaf5974]

Me too! I've been practicing the moves on my bed and trying it in the pool. Teaching myself to swim.

[@loginnlovelife4491]

I was a competative swimmer for 15 years, and I used to had 7 2-hour sessions per week and 3 gyms. Now, I don't do that much, but I do gym twice per week, and I swim 4 days a week for an hour and a half. To be honest, a step further is basically me going back to competative swimming. But as he said, you have a connection with water, and I simply can't forego this. No matter what other exercise I do, swimming is always my main workout. Now, I don't want speed and flowiness for competitions, but I want it because it feels good in water, when you go through water. I actually re-started gym very recently. I lost a lot of arm strenght. Trying to get it back.

[@FaresKsebati]

Isn't it awesome that swimming is a lifelong sport?? Keep it up and happy swimming!

[@DanZedDannyboy6009]

Thank you Fares - Your videos are so informative and inspiring, can't wait to get back in the pool tomorrow!! Keep up the good work :)

[@sandrahossman2089]

I swim 4 to 6 times a week. I always feel great every night after I swim. I have more endurance, less aches and pains. When you have that connection with the water is the best swim. I also walk my dogs, jazzercise and strength training.

[@FaresKsebati]

That sounds like a great routine, Sandra! Thanks for sharing!

[@sandrahossman2089]

@@FaresKsebati I find at 62, so important to keep exercising. I am a breast cancer survivor, swimming with my MP3 I lose myself in swimming. Time to not think just swim.

[@MickeyYahoo]

Age is a factor, too. After I turned 50, I got fit faster if I did 3 X per week as opposed to 4 or 5. It felt like I was slacking, but the results were great. I'm not sure the same would be true for a 20 year old.

[@politereminder6284]

Agreed. Older people, and older women in general do better when they minimize aerobics, and maximize strength training

[@Jedi_Australia]

I think age and overall state of health also play a role. At older ages it’s important to minimise inflammation that is a different issue to normal recovery when younger. If your routine is too inflammatory at an older age, side effects may be worrisome. Thanks for the helpful video, Michael

[@Sarah-um6tt]

The quality of your free content is so excellent!!!

[@FaresKsebati]

Thank you Sarah! Our goal is to spread the love of swimming across the globe :)

[@drimbesatsyed]

My Swim Pro is the platform that I've learned alot from! White board Wednesdays are my favorite!!!! Keep it up!

[@FaresKsebati]

Thank you so much! Do you use the MySwimPro app when you swim? If not, we’d love for you to check it out at myswimpro.com/elite :)

[@HaHa-gy5vg]

Feel of the water is akin to feeling the edge while snowbarding, balance.

[@valeeepa]

love the definition of Feel of the Water, I've definitely felt that!

[@bluerose35]

Very clear and concise work out in water and a beautiful video. I have been swimming 4 times a week, not professional but I can manage and love being in water. Lately, suffering some health issues with hospital admission, so not been in pool for nearly three months now. So not being active for this long, I have put on some weight. I m planning to go back swimming and work to loose this extra pooch. I m going to start slow and steady and build it up, because I’m very short on energy levels @ the moment. Any advice as how to build up my energy again. Sorry for the long winded letter. Thanks in advance.

[@ThatCarEnthuZiastBrittany]

I swim laps for an hour a day, five days per week and do water aerobics for 30 minutes a day, three days per week. I’m swimming to get as fit as physically possible 😊❤️ and because I love it!

[@Scruffed]

I'm currently swimming 4 times per week in a 20m pool, 120 lengths (so 2.4 km) in 55-56 minutes each time, doing series of freestyle - backstroke - breaststroke in that order (so 40 lengths of each style per session, alternating style after every length). I don't know how fast that is (for a 34 year old), but it has helped me lose some 11 kg over the course of 3 months, without changing my dietary habits that much other than introducing fruit - mostly watermelon - to replace some of the salty snacks I used to eat.

[@beckyb8929]

great tips and yes I did slow it down to 0.25 speed just to watch her swim. Amazing! If you do that, mute the sound or its' too silly. But worth to watch her technique.

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

I am 66. I swim at least an hour to 2 hours a day, at least 6 days a week, since about mid-May of this year. I ONLY swim freestyle and ocean open water. The only interval training I do is a little speed work for a few mins. during every other swim...more or less. . I dont want it to feel like a work out. I dont track time or even distance, other than overall time in water. I merely swim with a smooth steady rhythm and concentrate on technique. My goal is Messina-Calabria race. Just to finish....not in last place. Its 3.3 kilometers/2.05 miles. I swam the St. Croix 2 mile swim in 2013. Been swimming off and mostly on since. It would be nice to hear some pointers and benefits on open water and just distance swimming. I live in Sicily, so am not losing weight, but am fit.

[@jpsilvaaraujo]

Nice video! Really appreciate the attention and passion you put into it 🙏

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support and happy swimming!

[@DaveGe77]

This Whiteboard Wednesday was for me. I'm at the point where my schedule changes affect how much I am able to swim during the week, and it's not very consistent. This helped so much to set up a training plan for no matter how many days I have to swim. The pool is currently closed here because of Covid, but when it opens, I'm going to try these workouts. Thanks again, Fares!

[@FaresKsebati]

You've got this! Happy swimming!

[@DaveGe77]

@@FaresKsebati Thank you!

[@grapeatron]

I go to swimming every day for 3 hours training for comps

[@FaresKsebati]

Amazing! 🙌 Don't forget to swim on #WorldSwimDay! worldswimday.org

[@takewealth]

I swim every day, excluding Sunday, for 2 hours. 30 minutes dryland, 1 hour 30 minutes for swimming.

[@julianguyen1400]

Chelzz same 💀

[@jahtraduli]

I have two hours to spare in the week. One hour travel to the pool, one hour back. Done for the week.

[@mandaJt]

I've been swimming between 3-5 days per week, for between 45 minutes and 2 hours for the past month. Love it!

[@FaresKsebati]

Great job! Happy swimming!

[@TheSlyDragon93]

I started swimming over a week ago and have been doing it everyday for 40 minutes and considering in pushing this to an hour a day. Nice to have a video like this to refer to for structuring my sessions.

[@FaresKsebati]

Way to go! Have you checked out the MySwimPro app to help you structure your sessions? Get a 30-day free trial at myswimpro.com/elite :)

[@jamesac9478]

I recently (90 days) purchased a 14ft swim spa. I have since, lost 15 lbs, 8 inches from my waist and feel great. I started slow but now fall into the 5-6 day a week category 1-2 hours per session; not all is dedicated to strictly swimming but I'd say 75% or more. Thanks for these videos, they help the novice loners of the world

[@eaduarte]

What brand do you recommend?

[@jillcarley7117]

Outstanding information. Thank you

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you'd like to see next!

[@CiprianGheorgheLuca]

Very useful! Thanks!

[@gloriabritain2522]

Thanks for a great breakdown for planning training 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😀

[@tamikoanderson3076]

Thank you. Fares you are Great!

[@muhammadabraham4553]

Thank u so much .. you r the best for me and your speaking about swiming make the subject look like so easy .. best regards

[@fksebati]

Thanks - glad you enjoy it. Happy Swimming!

[@chrisbanic4178]

Your vids are great you know your stuff. I use swimming as my main stamina cross training for fitness and recently I've got from 1x per week to 2x per week. Next month I will start 3 per week and this video is very helpful!! I also liked your flip turn video.

[@fksebati]

Excellent! Happy Swimming, Chris!!

[@FaresKsebati]

Way to go! Keep up the good work.

[@Supppppp7]

Consistency vs intensity. 👍🏻

[@gugy68]

I swim everyday for at least 60m nonstop. Average is 75m. It feels great. Some days you don’t feel like it but always feels great once you are done.

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@drimbesatsyed]

I'm a clinician so I try to swim however often possible, but consistency is the key. Even if for an hour a week, it's best to go for it rather then not swim.

[@FaresKsebati]

Well said! Better to swim than not to swim :)

[@wills5945]

My new gym has a pool and I’m so excited to overuse it.

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@AsteriaProductions]

There’s no such thing as overusing a nice pool! :)

[@dylancolon9756]

I am 12 and I used to swim 8 times a week when I was in season (1 session on monday, 2 sessions on tuesday, 1 session wednesday, 2 sessions on thursday, 1 session friday and last session on saturday). But now I am swimming 5 times a week since were off season.

[@RigoOXx]

Me too, I'm 14, and we did exactly the same schedule. Now we are doing 3 times swimming and 3 times gym, but probably we would end with 6 swimming sessions and 2 gym.

[@spooksyschannel3038]

Just got cleared to swim after nose surgery. I am an ocular patient too so I can’t do flip turns at the moment (I can see well but have a reduced visual field), so doing what I can. Love the channel too. First day back I swam 30 laps. Second day was only 15 because I tried the flip turns again. Not ready to do flip turns again yet.

[@solrodriguez8232]

Thks Fares this is lovely video. Lot of lesrnings here tks for sharing

[@FaresKsebati]

You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in and happy swimming :)

[@dyvel]

I think you're missing addressing overhead. If every session takes 30 minutes for transport and preparations, the percentage of time spent swimming would be less the more sessions you throw in. So the interesting question is how short a session can be while still being long enough to be beneficial. Can you give an answer in a format like :"As many sessions 30 minutes or longer as possible"?

[@fksebati]

That's a great question and relative to the person's training background. In "general" if you can swim for 20-minutes of 'focused' swimming two times per week. You'll have a feel of the water. This wont be enough to have a big aerobic capacity, but enough to scale up from if you choose to. You can do 3x/week for an even better 'feel of the water', but you still won't have as much of an aerobic benefit as swimming for 30-40 minutes 3x/week.

[@dyvel]

@@fksebati Very helpful answer. Thank you!

[@kelwesblake]

Loved this

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad to hear it! Happy Swimming!

[@melbamathewsroth5370]

Good video, I like it. Thank you for your video!

[@KphexTwin00]

This is brilliant.

[@migo33]

What is IM? I don't know how to swim butterfly or backstroke. I swim 3 times a week and try to vary the laps based on how I feel, injuries, pool congestion and then whatever you described. In reality most of us don't have a lane for ourselves or can complete 2k on average in 45 min. I think your drills are great for young, fit and uninjured individuals.

[@alberto8899]

Nice video man! Thanks a lot! I'll start training that way for 2 days.

[@FaresKsebati]

Let us know how it goes! Happy Swimming!

[@roising.3221]

I love swimming but it's a chore to travel to the pool and deal with the cold. I just watched this to try and work out what's the minimum I can swim to improve my heart health without using too much time. Instead I learnt alot more. ☺️

[@jedenzemenemsow]

42 years old, 5 times a week, 40 x 25m, self thought freestyle. Pretty consistent for about 2.5 years now I feel much better since I started, actually gained weight but got significantly toned, taking Creatine every day.

[@cannonball9478]

Fantastic video. Thanks v much 👍

[@juliechi6166]

I swim 2500 yards 4 to 5 times a week. I also do water jogging after laps to use different muscles.

[@dmitriyeww]

Hey! Very well explained, great content, thank you! But I still have a question. For example, in 4x50 + 1x100 speed session, what is the rest time between those 3 sessions? Or there is no additional time to rest between them? If you finish last 100m in 1:30, then 30 sec feels like not enough time to rest before starting next iteration. Is there any principle how to count the time that will apply to your physical possibilities? Thank you!

[@bustanularifinhw2369]

Thanks for planning training...

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you'd like to see next!

[@AmazingGrace1729]

I swim almost every, it helps me to sleep better at night and also it helps me to cure period migraine. Swimming is the best exercise for me🥰🥰

[@hannahnyheim3213]

It depends how the availability and access you have to the pools....Especially here in Gothenburg, Sweden....I love both dive and swim....unfourtunetly in old arenas...With lots of clubs....But good video!

[@doniapetrona]

Hi Hannah! I just arrived in Gothenburg for a long-term job. What pools would you recommend here? I love swimming and playing water polo. Thank you !

[@Mummabear543]

Swim everyday for 1 or 2 hrs I love it x

[@julielepage1315]

I'm new to all this swimming stuff as I am having swimming lessons and Appart from my swimming lesson i Want to go to the pool 2 days a week to improve on what I have been taught by my swimming teacher.

[@kenh56]

Are my swim workouts potentially causing some sacroiliac joint pain I’m experiencing? I’m swimming 4-5 days per week for roughly 45 minutes each. Mostly freestyle. If so, is there something I can change or work on to avoid this issue?

[@andystakauskas453]

I do 9 swims a week with 3 dry lands the swims are 2 hours and dry land is 1 to 1:30 hours if normal schedule

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Great, thank you.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you'd like to see next!

[@wilmawillestofteberg6758]

This is My week: Monday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the Water. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Tuesday: No swiming Wendsday: 90 minutes in water. 5:45-7:15 am and 1 hour dryland 4:00-5:00 pm Thursday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the water. 6.00 pm-8:00 pm Friday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the water. 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday: 45 minutes dryland 120 minutes in the water. 8:45am-11:30 am Sunday: No swiming 😶😯😴😵

[@Doktracy]

I will be swimming for weight loss and general conditioning starting next month once I get orthopedic approval after a severe leg fracture/ligament injury. I may only be able to do a small amount with my legs but still want to get a decent workout with the rest of my body. Any recommendations for upper body/core workout? I’m a pretty good swimmer,at least for a 59 yo woman and I do have access to a good coach whenever I want. I haven’t been swimming for about 2 years prior to this leg injury so I feel like I could really be starting over but have decent technique from swimming most of my life.

[@bvgatti]

I skin swim a mile a day open ocean for fun for the last 3 years and it feels amazing.

[@alyviak.3894]

I swim two and a half hours Monday through Friday but three hours on Saturday, morning practices on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, but I also lift weights Monday through Saturday.

[@joesr31]

During holidays my swim club had to swim 13 times a week, 3hr sessions, school days would be 11 times a week, 2.5hr per session, with 2 1hr gym session, not for casual swimmers but quite common for competitive swimmers

[@joequillun7790]

This is an excellent question, and the video covers it...in general. I'm an older swimmer, (63), and swam competitively in my early days. Been out for over 30 years. Prefer distance freestyle. Wonder who can be contacted, for specifics? Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@fksebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@joequillun7790]

@@fksebati Thanks. I'ld be happier if I were in better shape. :O

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy Swimming!

[@kathleencarrara2413]

I have a small pool at home and use a stationary swim tether, is this an effective way to train? I can travel to a local pool 30 minutes away but its more time efficient and less expensive to swim at home. I am a 57 yo woman who does sprint triathlons and am trying to improve my swim technique. I try to swim at least 2-3 times a week.

[@tiffanynorma2330]

I swim once a week for an hour only and the rest of the days I do bodyweight workout at home. I know it's not much but still it's better than running

[@orangeglowburn768]

I started swimming seriously 2 months a go. I go everyday 20-30 mins at 7am in the morning and the same at lunch. Trying to get my confidence in water and strength/lengths up.

[@FaresKsebati]

Keep it up! If you're looking to continue improving, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vTiGqYft6qoM0

[@teresaribeiro2507]

I have started swimming recently duo to an running knee injury. I still find it hard to swim continuously. How long will it take to find it easy? I swim 2 to 3 times a week

[@NanoSlap]

Hey, thanks fot the video, very useful info! I’ve never gotten any advice about how and how often to swim. i just want to know if I’m making a big mistake or something unhealthy.I swim 4/5 days per week, 50 mins each. 2000 meters each (80 laps x 25 meters). I’m 26 and my weight is 115kg / 253lb (1,80cm / 5’11’’). Edit: forgot to mention I’ve been swiming for 1 year.

[@fksebati]

Hi Mariano that's awesome! About the same as me. I do about 1.5-2.5k 4x/week! You're on the right track. Check out the MySwimPro app for training plans!!

[@sparkyjackson7025]

Hello sir, very helpful and informative video as usual. As a suggestion, could you please make a video targeted specifically towards 50m freestyle sprinters? And how someone who, let's say, is stuck at 26 seconds (such as myself) and wants to get to the next level, can drop their time by at least half a second?

[@fksebati]

26 50m is fast! Congrats on making it that far. At this level, the details and overall training intensity start to become more important. Just remember the 50m Free is only 3 parts: Start, Breakout, Swimming, Finish. Focus your improvement on each of those sections independently and you'll see improvement. Rather than thinking about it as "improve the 50m free", reframe the opportunity as "improve the start, streamline", "improve the breakout", "improve swimming power", "improve finish". Good luck!

[@rehanahashmi4982]

@@fksebati I don't think he said 'improve my 50m free'. But you're right about everything you stated

[@donnovicki9771]

Great information here glad I tuned in. I am 65 and started swimming in Feb of this year and am down 20+ lbs. I do 3/4 mile 3x week and have really been focusing on technique and distance. Im no speedster but feel great aftef my sessions. I ride my mountain bike hard the other 2 days of the week and rest on weekends. Problem is I just had my right knee replaced last Wed. and my left knee is going to be done in Oct.. Im depressed that all my hard work in the water is going to be shot because I probably wont be in the watef until Jan of 20. Can you give me any insight as to what I can do to keep water ready until I can get back to the pool. Thanks and I subscribed.

[@robertneighbors4091]

I turn 65 in less than 14 days, been a lap swimmer for 35+ years, approx. 500 meters, 35 min., 3x per week, 164 Lbs. 5'10".

[@andrewflores4399]

Use a pull buoy!!!

[@leaflover3497]

I swim 3x/week, and also do a water aerobics class 2x/week.

[@charlespartrick528]

I swim 2 miles non-stop twice a week, walk 3 miles carrying 4 kilo weights in each hand and do 250 reps of different arm exercises while walking twice a week and I cycle 15 miles twice a week. I do the separate routines because different muscles are used and stressed.

[@Heknon]

Hey that's how my parents got to school

[@robohippy]

Well, this was good, but not a question I was asking. What I would like to see is 'How much training should I do?' or 'How far should I be swimming each work out?' I am putting in 3500+ yards, 5 days a week. I was at about 4500 but a couple of guys at the pool, who are better/faster swimmers than I am told me I was over training. I didn't think so, but dropped the yards down and put more effort into a faster paced work out, just to see. I had seen a steady decline in sprint times over the course of this year with the longer work outs, but now things seem to be at a stand still. For sure, some want just to stay in shape, and some want to get faster, get in better shape, and lose weight.

[@fksebati]

Great question. You're swimming a lot. 2-3k per workout is enough to have performance in any distance race (100 and down) as long as you're consistent and technique is good. To perform in a 200m distance, you'll need to average 3k with highly specific pace and speed work.

[@robohippy]

@@fksebati This type of distance seems to me to be more about maintaining a level of fitness rather than one where a swimmer needs to improve a lot. I am doing 1500+ yards just in kicking because that is the weakest part of my stroke. Pushing off the wall, I can swim a 50 free in about 35 to 37. I want that much closer to 30. Need to take 5 or more seconds off of my side stroke time as well. In the last year, I have taken about 40 seconds off of my 50 yard flutter kick lap time, but that is more in figuring out the mechanics than it is about conditioning. I guess some thing else I really need is to get an underwater camera so I can see what I am doing....

[@fksebati]

@@robohippy Improvement will come from higher intensity and focus on a specific component that you're working on. you don't need to do more volume to improve. If you'd like us to take a look at your stroke. Checkout myswimpro.com/analysis

[@robohippy]

@@fksebati I do plan to get some footage of my side stroke. One reason I put in so many laps is that I have had no coaching since starting to swim some 15 years ago. There are many things that have to come from muscle memory, and I put a lot of time in just to focus on mechanics so I can swim without thinking about what I am doing...

[@weebrahim]

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[@trillajenn]

Hello! Great video, thank you! 😎What kind of stick is the swimmer using at 7:42?

[@geraldjendreas4174]

83 years old. Every year my swim time decreases . From an hour a day to Now 20 minutes 7 days a week. I feel good and my health is great with the exception of arthritis in shoulder and knee.

[@mohammedchowdhury4134]

Hi I’m try to weekly 5 days then I can do the souna & stiem how many minutes

[@ghufranyounis601]

what is the Best worm out exercise before i start swimming?

[@Omos24]

In HS and club we do weightlifting/dryland. Just trying to get all of your joints loosd, focus on power and flexibility. That 300/400 free warm-up can hurt that first 100 especially in a 78° comp pool.

[@kurtdixon4700]

Thanks for a great video! Really useful. I swim 3 times a week with the other 2 in the gym. I swim 2 hours per session and my goal is really overall fitness. Do you think that this is ok?

[@fksebati]

Thanks for the kind words on the video. That sounds like a great routine. Swimming 2 hours in 1 session is a lot for 3x/week. That's 6hrs in the pool. If you can split that 6hrs into 4 x 1.5hr sessions you could potentially increase your speed and intensity in those sessions. If your Gym sessions are long as well, then I definitely recommend increasing your frequency and intensity rather than duration of a single workout.

[@kurtdixon4700]

Thanks for the feedback! Will definitely give that a go!

[@vyclixs7178]

When you're on a swimming team that swims twice a day everyday except Saturday which is just once a day, and Sunday is our day off.

[@viviandersen4705]

What does Im means?

[@iheartoreos14]

Vivi Andersen I.M. = individual medley

[@sgtnooblet2333]

Faaaaxxxx I hate it but u gotta keep the grind goin😂

[@purselmer5931]

We didn't get Sunday off. And Sat. was 7:00 a.m. to noon. Put an Olympian on every team from 1980 through 1992.

[@daromes01]

That brings me back to my High school years when we were doing this exact routine. I was shredded but truth be told this was the main reason I quit to pursue professional swimming. Haven't swim in a while but since I discovered this channel I am hyped up to try to get back into it.

[@BrooklyFire]

I swim 1h 3x per week and do stretching routine on the other days, because of collage. *is 1000m too low* for standards?

[@gijoe5508]

I swim each day because I can’t afford an airplane ticket to cross the oceans.

[@whatsup5626]

😂

[@adelieik]

Hi ! Thank you for the workout examples. I am new to swimming, and I couldn't find any recommendations about rest time in between intervals. What options do I have ?

[@FaresKsebati]

I would recommend more rest between set groups and less rest between reps. For instance, if you're doing 4x50 kick on 1:00 and you finish at :50, take those extra :10 rest then go. If your next set is in that set group, such as another kick set like 4x25 kick on :30, maybe take 30 seconds before starting that next set. But if you're switching to a pull set next, take a little more time. It also really varies based on your goals! Hope that helped :)

[@etiennegarceau]

Hi, thanks for the great videos you produce. Could you please explain to me how to work on breathing every 3 strokes instead of 2 on freestyle. I have been swimming for years and have a hard time switching. Thank you!

[@fksebati]

THat's a great question! I recommend using drills that focus on balancing on your side. For example, 3 strokes + 12 kicks, allows you to focus on balancing on your non dominant side and get a feel for what it's like. Also, slow it down. you don't need to swim fast when learning a new skill.

[@etiennegarceau]

@@fksebati Awesome, great advise thanks Fares!

[@YSFmemories]

do you always breathe on the same side? If so, learn to breathe on the other side too first, so that it feels as natural as breathe on your dominant side.

[@naveeedd]

Thanks for the information. Do you suggest any app? Which app is it in the video?

[@FaresKsebati]

Yes we do! The app is called MySwimPro! myswimpro.com/ Let us know if you have any questions about it!

[@DanijelaM10]

Hi, I am 45 yo mom and I want to swim again. Can you, please, write a program or two for 45 yo female? I use to swim 1800 in 60 min one year ago. Thank you and I wish you all the best!

[@scoopzzy8624]

Heyy bro , ummm .. i have competition on March18 and i have cuted swimming 2y ago , i reapplied for a competition and its 18 of this month, is it possible to bring my strength back ? And i will start training from today till i reach day17 my competition is in dubai hamdan sports complex , i need some advises , thank you!!

[@naomiewambugu2358]

As a swimming coach this has enlighten me .....