Intermediate 8-Week Swim-Specific Threshold Boosting Plan
Intermediate 8-Week Swim-Specific Threshold Boosting Plan
Length
8 Weeks
Plan Description
Overview
This is an intermediate swim-specific threshold boosting plan designed to help swimmers or triathletes improve their threshold fitness. This training plan is prescribed and individualized based on Rating of Perceived Exertion (1-10 scale) and assumes that an athlete has the equipment and pool access necessary to swim. This plan is designed for athletes that have a history of swimming consistently for at least 6-10 months at a frequency of at least 2-3x/week. Finally, it is recommended that the athlete has the ability and basic competency to swim without pain, to swim for at least 1000 yds straight non-stop, and to complete swim sessions that range from 2000-3500 yds. This is plan that can be utilized during the off-season to improve swim-specific threshold fitness or during any period of the year in which the athlete would want to increase threshold fitness for a competitive event.
Additionally, this plan can also be used in conjunction with other training sessions you may have as a swimmer (e.g., strength sessions, cross-training sessions, etc.) or as a multi-sport athlete (e.g., run sessions, bike sessions, strength sessions, etc.). However, it can also be done as a stand-alone training plan if that is how you prefer to utilize it.
Basic equipment needed to successfully complete the swim sessions within this training plan include:
-swimsuit
-goggles
-kickboard
-fins
-snorkel
-paddles
-ankle strap
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Swim
x3
|
7,578m | 3,200m |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
7,578m | 3,200m |
Training Load By Week
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Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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