Gym swim training
COACH,  EXTRA,  FEATURES,  October 2025,  Training Sessions

Gym swim training: a beginner’s guide

When starting out, the goal is less about heavy lifting or complicated exercises and more about building a solid base of strength and stability that will improve your swimming, says personal trainer Vivienne Rickman

We all know swimming is a great form of exercise; to swim well, we need strength, mobility, endurance, and coordination. Training in the water is essential for improving our stroke and aerobic fitness.

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