Swim'n with Susan

Swimming on a String - Workout 6

We are now introducing using a mirror placed on the bottom of the pool. This is a great teaching tool that provides feedback to the swimmer as they are tethered over the mirror.

Mirrors can be purchased online for $90-$100.

Warm-up Swim 5:00 min

No Gear, use Watch or Hand Time

Underwater dolphin kicks across the pool

Hold upper body still, Rest :15 8 Repeats

Stretch Cord

Recovery Swim 3:00

Stretch Cord / Mirror on Bottom

Freestyle Swim

Various hand/pull corrections (see video)

6 minutes

Stretch Cord

Freestyle Swim

8 strokes fast / 8 strokes easy

8 Repeats, Rest :30, 6 Rounds

Cool Down Swim, No Gear, 2:00 min

Catch ya' in the Water

Coach Susan

Susan Ingraham

2008 USMS National Coach of the Year