SWIM TRAINING AND TOOLS
These workouts and tips are from some of Save The Bay's long-time swimmers. 

#StartYourSwim: “Get Back At It” Workout
Are you a former swimmer looking to get back at it? Give Frank McQuiggan's—a Master Swimmer and member of Swim R.I.—workout a shot. Read More

#StartYourSwim: “Swim Golf” Workout
Looking for a challenge? Check out this workout from Master Swimmer Mike Garr! With adaptations for every skill level, this intense workout even includes a couple of rounds of "swim... Read More

#StartYourSwim: Beginner Workout
Save The Bay is providing free swim workouts as part of its #StartYourSwim incentive program for the Swim fundraiser community! This workout from Gale Bernhardt is perfect for beginners trying..Read More

50 Things An Open Water Swimmer Should Not Do

100 Things Every Swimmer Should Know

Six Tips from Master Swimmer and Coach, Fred Bartlet. 

 


Master Swimmers Tips

1. Focus on these three areas of training and intensity for swimming improvement
As a Masters athlete, your time is a valuable commodity. Whether you’re trying to fit your swimming workouts in between your work, family, or even just golf outings—chances are slim that you have unlimited time to train, so you have to make the most of your time both in and out of the water. The long, high-yardage workouts that you swam as an age grouper may not fit into your current schedule.

As a Masters athlete, your time is a valuable commodity. Whether you’re trying to fit your swimming workouts in between your work, family, or even just golf outings—chances are slim that you have unlimited time to train, so you have to make the most of your time both in and out of the water. The long, high-yardage workouts that you swam as an age grouper may not fit into your current schedule. Read more.

2. These workouts will help you prepare to swim with an organized group
Jumping into a Masters club practice can be intimidating for someone with no competitive swimming experience. Not only are you learning a new sport, but there’s a new language, lane etiquette, equipment, and many more things. Read More. 

3. 16 Swim Workouts For Every Level And Goal, Created By Top Coaches And Trainers
Make a splash with your fitness routine. 
BY MALLORY CREVELINGUPDATED: JUN 16, 2023
When you think of cardio and resistance training, what comes to mind? Perhaps going on a run or working out with a resistance band or dumbbells. If swim workouts did not pop into your head, though, allow us to seriously inspire you to try an incredible new (and watery!) fitness frontier. Read More