Ryan Woodruff, North Carolina Aquatic Club
coachryan@ncacswim.org
#9 - Hypoxic Freestyle Speed
The ability to swim fast while using little oxygen is a vital skill for sprinters. This set aims to improve that ability. For a little variety, do it with paddles and/or a buoy and fins. For a bigger challenge, do all max speed swims at your Threshold Tempo with a Tempo Trainer.
20 x 25
2x:
#1 - ez with 3 breaths or fewer @:30
#2 - max speed with 3 breaths or fewer @:20
#3 - ez with 2 breaths or fewer @:30
#4 - max speed with 2 breaths or fewer @:20
#5 - ez with 1 breath or fewer @:30
#6 - max speed with 1 breath or fewer @:20
#7 - ez no breathing @ :30
#8 - max speed no breathing @ :30
#9 - max speed unlimited breath @ :30
#10 - max speed no breathing @1:00
Disclaimer: Use caution when performing hypoxic restricted breathing sets. Do not push yourself too far or you risk blacking out. Do not hyperventilate in preparation for a swim. Only perform this set under the direct supervision of a coach trained in rescue techniques.Labels: Fins, Freestyle, Hypoxic, Speed, Sprint, Tempo Trainer, Threshold Tempo