How Do I Learn To Swim Faster?

Do you have decent technique? Although it may be hard to find group swimming classes for adults, you should be able to ask about private coaching. Even the people who teach children at your local swimming pool are probably qualified to help. And only one or two sessions could really make a difference in how efficient your swimming is.

If you're too shy to ask about coaching, you may just want to work on 'stroke length'; that's how far you move with each basic stroke. The more you move, the more efficient your efforts, and the faster you'll go in the long run.

For adults who want to compete, this question takes on new meaning. Particularly if you're keen but not good enough to hire a private coach.

This is a common problem for triatheletes, who often come from a cycling or running background. Swimming fast requires high intensity training sessions. To increase their swimming speed, the athlete must swim near their limits of their ability with only short breaks between sets so that their heart rate doesn't fall below 80% of maximum heart rate.

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