I am working on a masters swimming story for Men's Health, and my editor wants a basic introductory workout that guys who basically know how to swim but aren't swimmers to give the sport a try on their own.
Since there is such a huge variance in skill levels, etc., I didn't want to give times for sets, etc. but maybe come up with some basic rest intervals.
Anyhow, I am desperate for ideas here. If you have coached neophyte masters, or have been a neophyte master yourself and can recall an early practice that inspired you, please let me know as soon as possible what this is.
I was thinking of the following basic approach:
warm up
possible drill set
main set (probably 50s with 10-15 seconds rest)
kick set
cool down
The whole thing designed to last maybe a half hour or so. The idea is to let these guys try it on their own, in a way that they might actually like, then urge them to look into finding a team.
Thanks for your help!
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As someone who came back to the pool having not swam in 15 or so years (and spending way too many years on the couch and in school), another important thing to point out is that some folks might not even be able to do a 50 free. A reminder that doing the distance (be it 12.5 free/37.5 ***) is what's important might be a good idea. (spoken as the guy who did 50s and spent 3 minutes between them gasping for air my first few times back in the pool:cane:).
As someone who came back to the pool having not swam in 15 or so years (and spending way too many years on the couch and in school), another important thing to point out is that some folks might not even be able to do a 50 free. A reminder that doing the distance (be it 12.5 free/37.5 ***) is what's important might be a good idea. (spoken as the guy who did 50s and spent 3 minutes between them gasping for air my first few times back in the pool:cane:).
