Using the pool to develop swimming in autumn

As the mornings get cooler and darker, the pool suddenly becomes more appealing this time of year… so how do we make the most of these sessions to develop our swimming over the autumnal months?

Building endurance and intensity in the pool

If you have been swimming longer distances in open water, then you need to maintain this aerobic fitness in the pool too, but you also need to consider sharpening up your speed and intensity through a variety of sets and equipment. Start each session with a long easy warm-up to maintain aerobic fitness; use fins if you want to work on technique too without compromising speed.