SWIMMING TIPS

OUR TOP TIPS

SET REALISTIC
 GOALS

Laps for Life is set over the month of March as the frequency of swimming sessions is just as important as the distance. 10–12 swim sessions in a month will give you wellbeing benefits without causing burn-out. Perhaps, build up the number of laps in each session as the month progresses and your stamina improves!

USE LAPS FOR LIFE TO
PERFECT YOUR TECHNIQUE!

Whether freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke or butterfly is your choice spend some time in the pool brushing up on your strokes. If you need supports such as kick boards, floaties, etc. – go for your life – there are no rules stopping you using these in Laps for Life. Get in and have some fun. Any stroke will do!

GET A SWIM
BUDDY INVOLVED

To keep you motivated through the month. There are going to be days when it feels hard and committing to each other means you’re less likely to skip out on a session.