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Stacey Hart

Michael Phelps's favorite short swim set revealed 🏊‍♂️✨

You'd think the greatest Olympian ever, Michael Phelps, would only love monstrous workouts, right? Think again! His favorite set of all time was surprisingly short, sweet, and all about quality. Guided by legendary coach Bob Bowman, Phelps's success stemmed from an unmatched work ethic, physical gifts, and an iron mindset. Even with typical workouts hitting 7,000-8,000m, this quick set was his go-to. Here it is – Phelps's favorite set, done in short course yards with enough relaxed intervals for even some joking and banter: ✨ 80x 25 -- @ :35 ✨ This involves 4 repetitions of the following sequence: 4 fly drill + 1 fly swim fast 4 back drill + 1 back swim fast 4 breast drill + 1 breast swim fast 4 free drill + 1 free swim fast It's a simple, effective individual medley set, perfect for touching on all four strokes and refining technique. Proof that even for Phelps, quality and focus trump endless meters 😜 #MichaelPhelps #SwimWorkout #Swimming #OlympicTraining #WorkoutGoals #SwimLife

Michael Phelps's favorite short swim set revealed 🏊‍♂️✨
Donald Wilson

❓How Many Laps for your perfect swim workout? 🏊‍♂️💪

It's a common question. Actually as I swim longer and longer, I always wonder how many laps I “really” need for a solid workout. So I've looked up some information, and found out it's actually a little complex: First off, the vocab is not what you might expect 😂 Lap = Length: Yes, swimming from one end of the pool to the other counts as 1 lap (or 1 length). No going back and forth for one "lap" here. Pool Sizes: Most local pools are "short course" (25m or 25 yards). Olympic-sized pools are "long course" (50m). Your lap count changes based on your pool. Now for the good stuff – these are for short course (25m/yard) pools and assume a structured workout (warm-up, drills, sets, cool-down, not just continuous swimming): Beginners: Aim for 30-40 laps (750-1000m/yards) in 20-30 minutes. Intermediate: You're looking at 60-100 laps (1500-2500m/yards) in about an hour. Advanced: Expect 160-200 laps (4000-5000m/yards) over 1.5 to 2 hours. (If you're in a 50m long course pool, just halve these numbers for your lap count) Remember, these are guidelines – adapt them to your goals and how much time you have. A structured workout is key for progress, not just endless laps! 😁👍🏾 #Swimming #SwimWorkout #PoolWorkouts #FitnessGoals #SwimTips #WorkoutRoutine #BeginnerSwimmer #AdvancedSwimmer #GetFit #Sports

❓How Many Laps for your perfect swim workout? 🏊‍♂️💪
Stacey Hart

Why Pads Are a NO-GO for Swimming! 🌊🩸🤔

Thinking about taking a dip with a menstrual pad on — You might want to rethink that! While pads are awesome for daily wear, they're definitely not designed for a swim. 1️⃣ Pads are like super-sponges. In the pool, they'll quickly soak up all that water, leaving no room for your actual flow. 2️⃣ Ever think about what happens to a pad in water? It can disintegrate, releasing bits of material (and, well, blood) into the pool. Not exactly hygienic or appealing for anyone sharing the water! 3️⃣ A water-logged pad gets heavy and bulky. It'll shift around, bunch up, and just generally be super uncomfortable, making it tough to swim freely. 4️⃣ No one wants random bits of pad floating around in the pool. It's a potential mess and can definitely ruin the vibe for other swimmers. Better Options Exist! Tampons, menstrual cups, and even specialized period swimwear are all designed to handle the water, keeping you confident and protected. So next time, choose one of the swim-friendly alternatives and make a splash worry-free 😉 #PeriodTipsAndTricks #SwimSafety #MenstrualHealth #PoolDay #HygieneTips #PeriodTalk #SwimTips #Swimming

Why Pads Are a NO-GO for Swimming! 🌊🩸🤔
Stacey Hart

Seeking Advice: My Daughter Wants to Quit Competitive Swim

My 11-year-old daughter used to absolutely love competitive swimming. She'd practically beg to go to practice and was genuinely upset if we couldn't make it. In fact, right before summer, she even hit her first A time, which was a huge achievement for her Then summer hit. Our pool announced they'd be resurfacing, so practices moved to 6 AM at an alternate location (she usually practices at night). Between camps and travel, we ended up missing about a month of practice. Now, she's saying she wants to quit because she "doesn't like it anymore." My gut feeling is that this might be "summer laziness" talking – you know how breaks can sometimes make getting back into a routine tough. On the other hand, I really don't want to force her into something she genuinely doesn't enjoy. But she's pretty good, and I'd hate for her to throw it all away, especially after hitting that milestone. Has anyone else who swims or has kids in sports gone through a similar phase after a break? Need advice 🙏 #YouthSports #CompetitiveSwimming #ParentingDilemmas #Sports #Burnout #SeekingAdvice #Swimming

Seeking Advice: My Daughter Wants to Quit Competitive Swim