A swimming fitness test
A swimming fitness test shows your starting level and helps you track your progress. A simple test can be done at the swimming hall with a watch.
You will need
- A watch or swim watch
- A swimming hall with a 25 or 50 metre pool
Steps
Choose a test
A simple test is 400 metres in your own stroke at as even a pace as possible. A shorter alternative is a 12-minute swim.
Warm up well
Start at a controlled pace
Count your lengths
Record the result
Work out your average pace
Repeat every 6–8 weeks
Adjust your training to the results
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