What is the average stroke count for a 25 yd free swim? Assuming no block start? I'm trying to count mine and was wondering where I should be aiming for.
I work my walls, so unless I'm sprinting, I'm hitting anywhere from 9-12 strokes per 25. I'm 5'9" and have a slightly longer than average wingspan. I know I take more strokes per 25 when I'm sprinting, but have never counted. If I'm explicitly working DPS, I've gotten down to 8 strokes, but my normal aerobic count is usually around 11-12. I'll hit 9 or 10 on the first 25 of a set, then settle to 11-12 for the rest.
I can really ramp up the power I get from each stroke, so my count stays the same up till about 85% effort or so.
orca, I'm counting each arm pull as a separate stroke. Can't speak for anyone else.
I work my walls, so unless I'm sprinting, I'm hitting anywhere from 9-12 strokes per 25. I'm 5'9" and have a slightly longer than average wingspan. I know I take more strokes per 25 when I'm sprinting, but have never counted. If I'm explicitly working DPS, I've gotten down to 8 strokes, but my normal aerobic count is usually around 11-12. I'll hit 9 or 10 on the first 25 of a set, then settle to 11-12 for the rest.
I can really ramp up the power I get from each stroke, so my count stays the same up till about 85% effort or so.
orca, I'm counting each arm pull as a separate stroke. Can't speak for anyone else.
