Beginner swim training
COACH,  December 2024,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  Top Tips,  Training and Technique,  Training Sessions

Basic swim training: a quick guide for beginners

Pool-based training sessions can be confusing and intimidating if you’ve never swum in a club environment. Here’s a short introduction to pool training and how a session is structured. 

Why should I do training sessions rather than just swim? 

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