Swim
Intermediate
Swimming at a prescribed distance or duration for full-body low-impact conditioning.
Muscle Groups
latsshoulderscorehip flexorsquadricepstriceps
Equipment
pool
Coaching Cues
- 1Rotate your body with each stroke for efficiency
- 2Exhale underwater and inhale to the side
- 3Keep a steady kick rhythm to maintain body position
Standards
- 1Complete the prescribed distance or time
- 2Any stroke unless specified (freestyle most common)
- 3Touch the wall at each turn
Scaling Options
- •Shorter distance
- •Use a kickboard or pull buoy for assistance