500m Endurance

RE: 500m Endurance

Former Member — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:16:31 GMT

Hi guys, new to the forum. I'm basically a new swimmer though I have swimmed incorrectly all my life, and I'm comfortable in water, but my techinques are sloppy, and I've been looking around online to correct that, and I'm about to start working with a coach. My question is how feasible is it to build my endurance to pass the lifeguarding test by the end of April so I can lifeguard this summer. Last time I was in the pool I could swim about 100 meters before I was totally winded and maxed out. interval training: 100's 50's 25's kick it into gear!!

RE: 500m Endurance

Former Member — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:50:29 GMT

Hi guys, new to the forum. I'm basically a new swimmer though I have swimmed incorrectly all my life, and I'm comfortable in water, but my techinques are sloppy, and I've been looking around online to correct that, and I'm about to start working with a coach. My question is how feasible is it to build my endurance to pass the lifeguarding test by the end of April so I can lifeguard this summer. Last time I was in the pool I could swim about 100 meters before I was totally winded and maxed out. There is absolutely no reason why you can't swim a continuous 500 by April, the only question is how fast you can swim it. Any good coach can get you swimming a continuous 500 just by improving your technique.

RE: 500m Endurance

pwolf66 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:28:55 GMT

Breathing is THE key for swimming endurance. All dry land sports/activities, you can breathe whenever you want and not even think about it. Swimming is where you HAVE to have proper breathing technique to be successful. Things to key on: 1) exhale air thru your nose (preferred method) or your mouth while your head is underwater. This will help to clear the CO2 and give you the best chance for refilling your lungs with good air. 2) Don't 'gasp' for air when your take a breath. Try to take a strong inhalation that lasts for 1-2 seconds.

RE: 500m Endurance

moodyrichardson — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:46:55 GMT

I'm a fairly new Master's swimmer myself. I'd definitely get a coach. There's nothing quite like having a coach on deck to correct your form. There are times that even though it feels like you are doing it right, you're not. A coach can also help you with your breathing techniques too. Good luck!