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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • We get asked all the time, “how often should I be swimming?”
    So, in this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, we’re explaining how your weekly swimming schedule makes an impact on your performance in the water!
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:10 Determining How Often to Swim
    3:32 What is Your Fitness History?
    4:15 Consider Other Training
    4:55 How to Structure Your Workouts
    7:59 Sample Workouts
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Komentáře • 626

  • @FaresKsebati
    @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +23

    Ready to start swimming? Try MySwimPro ELITE COACH free for 30 days! www.myswimpro.com/elite

    • @RC-zp5pr
      @RC-zp5pr Před 3 lety +1

      you keep saying IM but what is IM?

    • @simoneserraglini731
      @simoneserraglini731 Před 3 lety

      @@JohnMatrix-wd4hq dovrebbe essere i misti es. 200IM - 200 misti

    • @nathanaelcasen5964
      @nathanaelcasen5964 Před 3 lety

      i know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid lost my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me

    • @amelie4424
      @amelie4424 Před 2 lety

      @@JohnMatrix-wd4hq individual medley (1 length of each stroke)

  • @shrimboy7492
    @shrimboy7492 Před 4 lety +581

    I swim every day. 20 laps of the BUTTERFLY!! Feels great every nite when i go to bed. I swim because it helps me sleep better.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +81

      There's no better feeling than a great swim!

    • @derkhaslol
      @derkhaslol Před 4 lety +52

      Sounds like you got a pool in your garden

    • @skilions
      @skilions Před 4 lety +4

      night*

    • @fidelio6311
      @fidelio6311 Před 4 lety +17

      laps or lengths? I would say it makes a significant difference, which it does but, either way, I wouldn't have arms afterwards.

    • @sunnyxu6388
      @sunnyxu6388 Před 4 lety +6

      Wait, how old are you? You don’t have to answer if you aren’t comfortable. Are you an adult or a kid?

  • @Anantajaya
    @Anantajaya Před 2 lety +143

    I swim 4x to 5x times a week. 20 laps of combined Breaststroke and Freestyle. Makes me able to concentrate at work, sleep better at night and I started to loose weight as a result. I have been doing this for 2 months after being absent for one and a half years due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully I can maintain this level of discipline and consistency ahead and in fact being able to also include Butterfly stroke in the future.

  • @chuva6488
    @chuva6488 Před 4 lety +150

    I’m swimming 45 minutes 3 times a week, I swim because of a minor back injury... I’ve been swimming for a year now and I feel more strength and safety in me daily moves.. thanks a lot for this video!!!

    • @Walleggwp
      @Walleggwp Před 3 lety

      Same, I do 2000-2500/3x week depending on the day.

    • @NoRockinMansLand
      @NoRockinMansLand Před měsícem +1

      ​@@Walleggwp 2000 what??😳

  • @melkdoria
    @melkdoria Před 2 lety +27

    I'm 62 years old, and also a former mediocre swimmer competitor. However, during my adult life, I almost never stopped swimming. I would recommend to make a video talking about geriatric swimming, something like cardiovascular workouts, vessels clean up and so on. I would say that my life story of the swimmer was a predominant factor to survive two cancer treatment.

  •  Před 4 lety +188

    I swim ONCE a year. I may double that next year!

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +6

      Once is enough if it's on World Swim Day! 😉

    • @ellie9248
      @ellie9248 Před 4 lety +3

      😂

    • @Carol4YeshuaAdonai
      @Carol4YeshuaAdonai Před 4 lety +3

      I think you should skip your swimming and do some comedy!!

    • @limeddie3864
      @limeddie3864 Před 4 lety

      I can't remember the last time I swam. 👍😁

    • @kmoses2814
      @kmoses2814 Před 4 lety

      You need more practice in the bathroom 🤓

  • @mangomosaics
    @mangomosaics Před 3 lety +128

    I'm a 56 year old woman and I swim an hour 4 times a week in a 30m pool at about 63 to 73 lengths. I've not lost weight but I have toned up these last 11 weeks. I love the feel of swimming. It feels like flying... and the buzz after is delightful 🥰

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 3 lety +8

      That's so good to hear! Happy swimming!

    • @speed0383
      @speed0383 Před 3 lety +1

      If losing weight was your goal, you have to pay more attention to the calorie consumption. Otherwise, so glad you enjoy your time in the pool

    • @mangomosaics
      @mangomosaics Před 3 lety +9

      @@speed0383 lost half a stone since last month... still swimming and still enjoying it 😉 though my hair is suffering from the chlorine!

    • @asif0905
      @asif0905 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mangomosaics swim cap?

    • @mangomosaics
      @mangomosaics Před 2 lety +4

      @@asif0905I'm using a shampoo that cleans out chlorine 🏊‍♀️
      Still on the look out for a decent comfy swim cap 😉

  • @yia22sacramento
    @yia22sacramento Před 4 lety +70

    after blowing my knee in bball. swimming saved my life. its my new workout cardio. i love it. freestyle

  • @riccardoguareschi7115
    @riccardoguareschi7115 Před 4 lety +91

    The feel of the water... that’s so true !

  • @boblangford5514
    @boblangford5514 Před 2 lety +26

    I was a decent swimmer in high school, which was 20 years ago. I’m trying to get back into swimming now. Lately, I’ve been swimming every other day for an hour. I’m able to do about 2200 yards in that hour. I am so out of shape! I have to rest for about 30-40 seconds between each 100, and that’s with lots of heavy breathing. I like lots of variety in my workouts. I usually do a warm-up, a kick set, a pull set, a technique set, and a build/sprint set of short distances, and finally a cool down. I’d like to get up to about 90 minutes and 3000 yards each practice. I just hope I stick with it this time. I recently moved and found an amazing indoor pool that’s cheap to use. That’s enough motivation for me!
    UPDATE: Well, it's 8 months later, and I'm doing great! I have lost 32 pounds since I started swimming! I'm no longer winded after every lap. I consistently do about 3000 yards in 1 hour sessions. I can now do sets like 5x100 free on 1:30. I haven't been able to do intervals that fast since high school! I'm so thankful that I found an affordable Olympic size swimming pool that I can use whenever I want.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow, that’s awesome, Bob! So cool to hear - keep it up! Do you use the MySwimPro app when you train?

    • @boblangford5514
      @boblangford5514 Před 2 lety

      @@FaresKsebati No, I didn’t know that there was an app. I will look into it.

    • @OneAdam12Adam
      @OneAdam12Adam Před 2 lety +2

      You sound like me. I hope to get back to 3000 meters per practice again. It's hard at 57 years of age

    • @boblangford5514
      @boblangford5514 Před 2 lety +1

      @@OneAdam12Adam Unfortunately, I have had a back injury recently. I have a herniated disc, and I am currently in rehab. I did reach my weight loss goal, though, and I hope to get back into swimming soon, but it’ll probably be a while before I can do 3000 in one hour again.

  • @albertmotbey1128
    @albertmotbey1128 Před 2 lety +30

    I swim in a 25m pool 6 times a week: 5 x 30 mins and 1 × 15 mins. Have been knocking out 50 laps in the 30 minute sessions. My resting heart rate is back to under 60bpm because of this. Hasn't been that way in 10 years 😃

  • @MoneyMatt-tf7cp
    @MoneyMatt-tf7cp Před 5 lety +73

    Had my first swim in my journey today. This channel has really encouraged me to lose weight. I did 1.1km which I feel is a decent start in my journey. Thanks for the encouragement!

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 5 lety +5

      Yes!! That's awesome. Keep up the great work and let us know how we can help. Happy Swimming!!

    • @nativechique7589
      @nativechique7589 Před 3 lety +2

      I'd say keep it up but I just realized your comment is 2 years old. Hope all is well.

    • @kaan3874
      @kaan3874 Před rokem

      How did it go?

    • @MoneyMatt-tf7cp
      @MoneyMatt-tf7cp Před rokem

      @@kaan3874 covid happened lmao but I’m still 50lbs down from when I was then. And I still swim 4x a week. Just gotta be consistent!

    • @kaan3874
      @kaan3874 Před rokem

      @@MoneyMatt-tf7cp You you started with 1.1 km. How long do you swim right now? And how often in the week? Thx.

  • @anamilas3035
    @anamilas3035 Před 2 lety +38

    I'm 13 and a competitive swimmer and we train 6 times a week for 2 hours, it can be hard but I feel great when it pays off

    • @eaduarte
      @eaduarte Před 2 lety +3

      I remember doing the same when I was on the swim team in High School! Don't ever stop swimming :)

  • @ginigang
    @ginigang Před 3 lety +25

    As a stroke and cardiac arrest survivor, both of which have affected my stamina level, I swim 30 mins 4 days a week. My controlled blood pressure is maintained and my limb mobility enhanced.

  • @domtravels578
    @domtravels578 Před 2 lety +26

    I swim about 6 days a week, one hour to two hours per day, doing a mix of techniques. Feeling amazing.

  • @user-jb2ks2cc4z
    @user-jb2ks2cc4z Před rokem +3

    I am 66. I swim at least an hour to 2 hours a day, at least 6 days a week, since about mid-May of this year. I ONLY swim freestyle and ocean open water. The only interval training I do is a little speed work for a few mins. during every other swim...more or less.
    . I dont want it to feel like a work out. I dont track time or even distance, other than overall time in water. I merely swim with a smooth steady rhythm and concentrate on technique.
    My goal is Messina-Calabria race. Just to finish....not in last place. Its 3.3 kilometers/2.05 miles. I swam the St. Croix 2 mile swim in 2013. Been swimming off and mostly on since.
    It would be nice to hear some pointers and benefits on open water and just distance swimming.
    I live in Sicily, so am not losing weight, but am fit.

  • @ThatCarEnthuZiastBrittany

    I swim laps for an hour a day, five days per week and do water aerobics for 30 minutes a day, three days per week. I’m swimming to get as fit as physically possible 😊❤️ and because I love it!

  • @loginnlovelife4491
    @loginnlovelife4491 Před 2 lety +7

    I was a competative swimmer for 15 years, and I used to had 7 2-hour sessions per week and 3 gyms. Now, I don't do that much, but I do gym twice per week, and I swim 4 days a week for an hour and a half. To be honest, a step further is basically me going back to competative swimming. But as he said, you have a connection with water, and I simply can't forego this. No matter what other exercise I do, swimming is always my main workout. Now, I don't want speed and flowiness for competitions, but I want it because it feels good in water, when you go through water. I actually re-started gym very recently. I lost a lot of arm strenght. Trying to get it back.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +2

      Isn't it awesome that swimming is a lifelong sport?? Keep it up and happy swimming!

  • @sierralarars
    @sierralarars Před 5 lety +39

    Watching this and nodding, yeah I can totally do this.. I’m going 5 days a week 1st thing in the morning and honestly speaking I’m a non-swimmer who can’t even swim 25m.. I’m just focusing on not drowning currently lol! That and getting my face under the water.. I’ll keep this in mind for when I’m a lot more confident in the water! Thanks for sharing!

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 5 lety +4

      You can do it! Keep us updated with your progress!

    • @yvonnelives
      @yvonnelives Před 4 lety +5

      Sierra Larars Don’t sweat it, I just learned how to swim this year around February and it took me until March to be able to tread water properly. As far as the swimming I got it right away and was doing pretty good as far as holding my breath underwater but I am still unable to come up and get the air and go back down I’ve got to get that mechanism worked out. I hold my breath and I can go half a lap then I’ll come up, go down, so I can’t go far because I get tired... probably 10 round trips and I am toast. As far as trading I kept practicing and eventually after I stopped practicing one day I got in the water for a water class and was able to float and maintain with no effort. That was phenomenal. All you have to do is work at it and you will be fine. A year and a half ago I was only doing water classes for exercise and I was terrified of the water and especially the deep now I can’t help but go under and around no matter what. I would love to hear more updates on your progress.

    • @4thjakx
      @4thjakx Před 4 lety +3

      that is exactly how I started. YT guides does wonders plus friends to discuss it with. But what developed myself in swimming is the consistency in my sched, and when I had a friend to video me.

    • @yvonnelives
      @yvonnelives Před 4 lety +2

      4thjakx I should try that, I can have someone to video me then I can see where I need some improvements. I am still working on coming up for air and that’s my biggest difficulty.

    • @roshikaf5974
      @roshikaf5974 Před 3 lety

      Me too! I've been practicing the moves on my bed and trying it in the pool. Teaching myself to swim.

  • @MickeyYahoo
    @MickeyYahoo Před 4 lety +60

    Age is a factor, too. After I turned 50, I got fit faster if I did 3 X per week as opposed to 4 or 5. It felt like I was slacking, but the results were great. I'm not sure the same would be true for a 20 year old.

    • @politereminder6284
      @politereminder6284 Před rokem +2

      Agreed. Older people, and older women in general do better when they minimize aerobics, and maximize strength training

  • @sandrahossman2089
    @sandrahossman2089 Před 2 lety +6

    I swim 4 to 6 times a week. I always feel great every night after I swim. I have more endurance, less aches and pains. When you have that connection with the water is the best swim. I also walk my dogs, jazzercise and strength training.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety

      That sounds like a great routine, Sandra! Thanks for sharing!

    • @sandrahossman2089
      @sandrahossman2089 Před 2 lety

      @@FaresKsebati I find at 62, so important to keep exercising. I am a breast cancer survivor, swimming with my MP3 I lose myself in swimming. Time to not think just swim.

  • @Sarah-um6tt
    @Sarah-um6tt Před rokem +4

    The quality of your free content is so excellent!!!

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před rokem +3

      Thank you Sarah! Our goal is to spread the love of swimming across the globe :)

  • @zeynepbusbee6886
    @zeynepbusbee6886 Před rokem +6

    I swim 5 days a week at the half oliympic pool. 10'x kicboard, 30xfree style and about 16x backstroke (56 laps) in 32 minutes. Then I work didferent part of the body with water aerobic program, and my tools are resistance gloves, water dumbells, noodle. I am 48, perimenapouse and definetly I shrank, toned up and sleep like a baby.

    • @user-zi4sf9qq3d
      @user-zi4sf9qq3d Před 27 dny

      how much weight you lost i am thinking to go to greece for a month or 2

  • @Scruffed
    @Scruffed Před rokem +4

    I'm currently swimming 4 times per week in a 20m pool, 120 lengths (so 2.4 km) in 55-56 minutes each time, doing series of freestyle - backstroke - breaststroke in that order (so 40 lengths of each style per session, alternating style after every length). I don't know how fast that is (for a 34 year old), but it has helped me lose some 11 kg over the course of 3 months, without changing my dietary habits that much other than introducing fruit - mostly watermelon - to replace some of the salty snacks I used to eat.

  • @jahtraduli
    @jahtraduli Před 3 lety +8

    I have two hours to spare in the week. One hour travel to the pool, one hour back. Done for the week.

  • @grapeatron
    @grapeatron Před 4 lety +47

    I go to swimming every day for 3 hours training for comps

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +4

      Amazing! 🙌 Don't forget to swim on #WorldSwimDay! worldswimday.org

    • @takewealth
      @takewealth Před 4 lety +3

      I swim every day, excluding Sunday, for 2 hours. 30 minutes dryland, 1 hour 30 minutes for swimming.

    • @julianguyen1400
      @julianguyen1400 Před 4 lety

      Chelzz same 💀

    • @user-zi4sf9qq3d
      @user-zi4sf9qq3d Před 27 dny

      @@takewealth did you loose any weight

  • @jamesac9478
    @jamesac9478 Před 2 lety +1

    I recently (90 days) purchased a 14ft swim spa. I have since, lost 15 lbs, 8 inches from my waist and feel great. I started slow but now fall into the 5-6 day a week category 1-2 hours per session; not all is dedicated to strictly swimming but I'd say 75% or more. Thanks for these videos, they help the novice loners of the world

    • @eaduarte
      @eaduarte Před 2 lety

      What brand do you recommend?

  • @mandaJt
    @mandaJt Před 2 lety +2

    I've been swimming between 3-5 days per week, for between 45 minutes and 2 hours for the past month. Love it!

  • @drimbesatsyed
    @drimbesatsyed Před 2 lety +4

    I'm a clinician so I try to swim however often possible, but consistency is the key.
    Even if for an hour a week, it's best to go for it rather then not swim.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +1

      Well said! Better to swim than not to swim :)

  • @migo33
    @migo33 Před 2 lety +2

    What is IM? I don't know how to swim butterfly or backstroke. I swim 3 times a week and try to vary the laps based on how I feel, injuries, pool congestion and then whatever you described. In reality most of us don't have a lane for ourselves or can complete 2k on average in 45 min. I think your drills are great for young, fit and uninjured individuals.

  • @garryroper3418
    @garryroper3418 Před 24 dny

    Love your work Fares. From pro training to novice! I have done one (1) hour 5x a week. Exercise the other days. Entered x10 events from 800m to 25m in a masters comp, loved my time and results. Bring it on😁🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️

  • @gugy68
    @gugy68 Před 4 lety +4

    I swim everyday for at least 60m nonstop. Average is 75m. It feels great. Some days you don’t feel like it but always feels great once you are done.

  • @dylancolon9756
    @dylancolon9756 Před 5 lety +15

    I am 12 and I used to swim 8 times a week when I was in season (1 session on monday, 2 sessions on tuesday, 1 session wednesday, 2 sessions on thursday, 1 session friday and last session on saturday). But now I am swimming 5 times a week since were off season.

    • @RigoOXx
      @RigoOXx Před 5 lety +1

      Me too, I'm 14, and we did exactly the same schedule. Now we are doing 3 times swimming and 3 times gym, but probably we would end with 6 swimming sessions and 2 gym.

  • @TheSlyDragon93
    @TheSlyDragon93 Před 2 lety +4

    I started swimming over a week ago and have been doing it everyday for 40 minutes and considering in pushing this to an hour a day. Nice to have a video like this to refer to for structuring my sessions.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety

      Way to go! Have you checked out the MySwimPro app to help you structure your sessions? Get a 30-day free trial at myswimpro.com/elite :)

  • @gijoe5508
    @gijoe5508 Před 2 lety +5

    I swim each day because I can’t afford an airplane ticket to cross the oceans.

  • @drimbesatsyed
    @drimbesatsyed Před 2 lety +2

    My Swim Pro is the platform that I've learned alot from!
    White board Wednesdays are my favorite!!!!
    Keep it up!

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much! Do you use the MySwimPro app when you swim? If not, we’d love for you to check it out at myswimpro.com/elite :)

  • @beckyb8929
    @beckyb8929 Před 4 lety +15

    great tips and yes I did slow it down to 0.25 speed just to watch her swim. Amazing! If you do that, mute the sound or its' too silly. But worth to watch her technique.

  • @Jedi_Australia
    @Jedi_Australia Před 2 lety +2

    I think age and overall state of health also play a role. At older ages it’s important to minimise inflammation that is a different issue to normal recovery when younger. If your routine is too inflammatory at an older age, side effects may be worrisome. Thanks for the helpful video, Michael

  • @wills5945
    @wills5945 Před 4 lety +62

    My new gym has a pool and I’m so excited to overuse it.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +5

      Happy Swimming!

    • @blvrryvhs
      @blvrryvhs Před 3 lety +2

      There’s no such thing as overusing a nice pool! :)

  • @dyvel
    @dyvel Před 4 lety +10

    I think you're missing addressing overhead. If every session takes 30 minutes for transport and preparations, the percentage of time spent swimming would be less the more sessions you throw in. So the interesting question is how short a session can be while still being long enough to be beneficial.
    Can you give an answer in a format like :"As many sessions 30 minutes or longer as possible"?

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +5

      That's a great question and relative to the person's training background. In "general" if you can swim for 20-minutes of 'focused' swimming two times per week. You'll have a feel of the water. This wont be enough to have a big aerobic capacity, but enough to scale up from if you choose to. You can do 3x/week for an even better 'feel of the water', but you still won't have as much of an aerobic benefit as swimming for 30-40 minutes 3x/week.

    • @dyvel
      @dyvel Před 4 lety +1

      @@fksebati Very helpful answer. Thank you!

  • @HaHa-gy5vg
    @HaHa-gy5vg Před 3 lety +12

    Feel of the water is akin to feeling the edge while snowbarding, balance.

  • @bsrinivas2030
    @bsrinivas2030 Před měsícem

    I'm 56 yrs, started learning for the last 3 months. I swim 6 days a week and 40 to 50 minutes a day. I feel awesome and almost addicted to swim every day.

  • @roising.3221
    @roising.3221 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I love swimming but it's a chore to travel to the pool and deal with the cold. I just watched this to try and work out what's the minimum I can swim to improve my heart health without using too much time. Instead I learnt alot more. ☺️

  • @tiffanynorma2330
    @tiffanynorma2330 Před rokem +3

    I swim once a week for an hour only and the rest of the days I do bodyweight workout at home.
    I know it's not much but still it's better than running

  • @vyclixs7178
    @vyclixs7178 Před 4 lety +59

    When you're on a swimming team that swims twice a day everyday except Saturday which is just once a day, and Sunday is our day off.

    • @viviandersen4705
      @viviandersen4705 Před 4 lety +3

      What does Im means?

    • @iheartoreos14
      @iheartoreos14 Před 4 lety +7

      Vivi Andersen I.M. = individual medley

    • @sgtnooblet2333
      @sgtnooblet2333 Před 4 lety +1

      Faaaaxxxx I hate it but u gotta keep the grind goin😂

    • @purselmer5931
      @purselmer5931 Před 4 lety

      We didn't get Sunday off. And Sat. was 7:00 a.m. to noon. Put an Olympian on every team from 1980 through 1992.

    • @daromes01
      @daromes01 Před 2 lety

      That brings me back to my High school years when we were doing this exact routine. I was shredded but truth be told this was the main reason I quit to pursue professional swimming. Haven't swim in a while but since I discovered this channel I am hyped up to try to get back into it.

  • @DanZedDannyboy6009
    @DanZedDannyboy6009 Před rokem +4

    Thank you Fares - Your videos are so informative and inspiring, can't wait to get back in the pool tomorrow!! Keep up the good work :)

  • @jemm.8277
    @jemm.8277 Před 2 měsíci

    Ive been swimming 2200 yards daily. Just crawl and do the distance and takes me 40-45 mins depending on my mood or physical condition that day and it makes me happy every after swim.

  • @jedenzemenemsow
    @jedenzemenemsow Před 4 měsíci

    42 years old, 5 times a week, 40 x 25m, self thought freestyle. Pretty consistent for about 2.5 years now I feel much better since I started, actually gained weight but got significantly toned, taking Creatine every day.

  • @valeeepa
    @valeeepa Před 3 lety +3

    love the definition of Feel of the Water, I've definitely felt that!

  • @bluerose35
    @bluerose35 Před 5 lety +9

    Very clear and concise work out in water and a beautiful video.
    I have been swimming 4 times a week, not professional but I can manage and love being in water.
    Lately, suffering some health issues with hospital admission, so not been in pool for nearly three months now.
    So not being active for this long, I have put on some weight. I m planning to go back swimming and work to loose this extra pooch.
    I m going to start slow and steady and build it up, because I’m very short on energy levels @ the moment.
    Any advice as how to build up my energy again.
    Sorry for the long winded letter.
    Thanks in advance.

  • @Supppppp7
    @Supppppp7 Před 3 lety +8

    Consistency vs intensity. 👍🏻

  • @wilmawillestofteberg6758
    @wilmawillestofteberg6758 Před 4 lety +2

    This is My week:
    Monday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the Water. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    Tuesday: No swiming
    Wendsday: 90 minutes in water. 5:45-7:15 am and 1 hour dryland 4:00-5:00 pm
    Thursday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the water. 6.00 pm-8:00 pm
    Friday: 30 minutes dryland 90 minutes in the water. 3:00pm-5:00pm
    Saturday: 45 minutes dryland 120 minutes in the water. 8:45am-11:30 am
    Sunday: No swiming
    😶😯😴😵

  • @spooksyschannel3038
    @spooksyschannel3038 Před 3 měsíci

    Just got cleared to swim after nose surgery. I am an ocular patient too so I can’t do flip turns at the moment (I can see well but have a reduced visual field), so doing what I can. Love the channel too. First day back I swam 30 laps. Second day was only 15 because I tried the flip turns again. Not ready to do flip turns again yet.

  • @DaveGe77
    @DaveGe77 Před 3 lety

    This Whiteboard Wednesday was for me. I'm at the point where my schedule changes affect how much I am able to swim during the week, and it's not very consistent. This helped so much to set up a training plan for no matter how many days I have to swim. The pool is currently closed here because of Covid, but when it opens, I'm going to try these workouts. Thanks again, Fares!

  • @chrisbanic4178
    @chrisbanic4178 Před 4 lety +6

    Your vids are great you know your stuff. I use swimming as my main stamina cross training for fitness and recently I've got from 1x per week to 2x per week. Next month I will start 3 per week and this video is very helpful!! I also liked your flip turn video.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety

      Excellent! Happy Swimming, Chris!!

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +1

      Way to go! Keep up the good work.

  • @salis001
    @salis001 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm not soo good at swimming lol i was tried after 5 minutes when trying in lane swimming 😂 hopefully I will get better

  • @juliechi6166
    @juliechi6166 Před 3 lety +3

    I swim 2500 yards 4 to 5 times a week. I also do water jogging after laps to use different muscles.

  • @hannahnyheim3213
    @hannahnyheim3213 Před 3 lety +3

    It depends how the availability and access you have to the pools....Especially here in Gothenburg, Sweden....I love both dive and swim....unfourtunetly in old arenas...With lots of clubs....But good video!

    • @doniapetrona
      @doniapetrona Před 3 lety

      Hi Hannah! I just arrived in Gothenburg for a long-term job. What pools would you recommend here? I love swimming and playing water polo. Thank you !

  • @PeskySheBeard
    @PeskySheBeard Před měsícem

    I am 62 yo, and I swim 35 minutes a day, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Today was my 37th day in a row.🎉

  • @Mummabear543
    @Mummabear543 Před 3 lety +4

    Swim everyday for 1 or 2 hrs I love it x

  • @charlespartrick528
    @charlespartrick528 Před 4 lety +12

    I swim 2 miles non-stop twice a week, walk 3 miles carrying 4 kilo weights in each hand and do 250 reps of different arm exercises while walking twice a week and I cycle 15 miles twice a week. I do the separate routines because different muscles are used and stressed.

    • @Heknon
      @Heknon Před 3 lety

      Hey that's how my parents got to school

  • @geraldjendreas4174
    @geraldjendreas4174 Před 9 měsíci

    83 years old. Every year my swim time decreases . From an hour a day to Now 20 minutes 7 days a week. I feel good and my health is great with the exception of arthritis in shoulder and knee.

  • @theneverendingjourneyoflif1482

    I am retired 68 yr old swimming(last month) 2X per day 45 mins/each session.Since I only learned to swim 11 months ago. I use the pool buoy and hand paddles. I swear i am in better health and fittness than when i was 20 30 40 50 or 65. My goal is to have a swimmer body like Fares ! Is it possible at my age? What are the limitation to this goal? I used a whoops app and my diet is whole foods and proteins! AHR 70 RHR 55 VHR 40 -57 5'9 180lbs

  • @muhammadabraham4553
    @muhammadabraham4553 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank u so much .. you r the best for me and your speaking about swiming make the subject look like so easy .. best regards

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks - glad you enjoy it. Happy Swimming!

  • @solrodriguez8232
    @solrodriguez8232 Před rokem +1

    Thks Fares this is lovely video. Lot of lesrnings here tks for sharing

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před rokem +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in and happy swimming :)

  • @dox9983
    @dox9983 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I swim every in the sea here in Lefkas Greece everyday like 5 hours total including butterfly strokes flips sideflips on the water 😎🇬🇷

  • @bvgatti
    @bvgatti Před 4 lety +4

    I skin swim a mile a day open ocean for fun for the last 3 years and it feels amazing.

  • @robohippy
    @robohippy Před 5 lety +3

    Well, this was good, but not a question I was asking. What I would like to see is 'How much training should I do?' or 'How far should I be swimming each work out?' I am putting in 3500+ yards, 5 days a week. I was at about 4500 but a couple of guys at the pool, who are better/faster swimmers than I am told me I was over training. I didn't think so, but dropped the yards down and put more effort into a faster paced work out, just to see. I had seen a steady decline in sprint times over the course of this year with the longer work outs, but now things seem to be at a stand still. For sure, some want just to stay in shape, and some want to get faster, get in better shape, and lose weight.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 5 lety

      Great question. You're swimming a lot. 2-3k per workout is enough to have performance in any distance race (100 and down) as long as you're consistent and technique is good. To perform in a 200m distance, you'll need to average 3k with highly specific pace and speed work.

    • @robohippy
      @robohippy Před 5 lety

      @@fksebati This type of distance seems to me to be more about maintaining a level of fitness rather than one where a swimmer needs to improve a lot. I am doing 1500+ yards just in kicking because that is the weakest part of my stroke. Pushing off the wall, I can swim a 50 free in about 35 to 37. I want that much closer to 30. Need to take 5 or more seconds off of my side stroke time as well. In the last year, I have taken about 40 seconds off of my 50 yard flutter kick lap time, but that is more in figuring out the mechanics than it is about conditioning. I guess some thing else I really need is to get an underwater camera so I can see what I am doing....

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 5 lety

      @@robohippy Improvement will come from higher intensity and focus on a specific component that you're working on. you don't need to do more volume to improve. If you'd like us to take a look at your stroke. Checkout myswimpro.com/analysis

    • @robohippy
      @robohippy Před 5 lety

      @@fksebati I do plan to get some footage of my side stroke. One reason I put in so many laps is that I have had no coaching since starting to swim some 15 years ago. There are many things that have to come from muscle memory, and I put a lot of time in just to focus on mechanics so I can swim without thinking about what I am doing...

  • @orangeglowburn768
    @orangeglowburn768 Před rokem

    I started swimming seriously 2 months a go. I go everyday 20-30 mins at 7am in the morning and the same at lunch. Trying to get my confidence in water and strength/lengths up.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před rokem

      Keep it up! If you're looking to continue improving, check out this video: czcams.com/video/YZpW7bIywjk/video.html

  • @KingGAMING-kk9ej
    @KingGAMING-kk9ej Před 4 lety +6

    Hi I’m Sean and I’m 11 I swim 8 times a week

  • @jpsilvaaraujo
    @jpsilvaaraujo Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video! Really appreciate the attention and passion you put into it 🙏

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support and happy swimming!

  • @Dickweed
    @Dickweed Před 4 lety +15

    I swim 2500 freestyle everyday for water polo practice and I still haven’t gotten better endurance 😂

    • @alyviak.3894
      @alyviak.3894 Před 4 lety +9

      If you haven’t been able to build up endurance, then your body may be accustomed to the 2500 yards/meters. Try going harder and faster for longer or the whole thing, or swim even longer distances. To keep being able to keep up with your goals, you’ve have to break the limits your body can handle everyday.

    • @namenullvoid
      @namenullvoid Před 2 lety

      Nah I played provincial polo as a teenager as well and it's always tiring as fuc

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 Před 4 lety +4

    This is an excellent question, and the video covers it...in general. I'm an older swimmer, (63), and swam competitively in my early days. Been out for over 30 years. Prefer distance freestyle. Wonder who can be contacted, for specifics? Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @Fabi1701A
    @Fabi1701A Před 24 dny

    I can only swim once a week between 1200 m to 2000 m. I train with smart goggles SWIM coach, my virtual coach picks a custom workout for me, it alters between endurance, technique, fitness, pace depending on my evaluation after each swim. I get very sick if I swim longer than that, I go to a community center and people are major source of pollutants ( urine, sweat, body lotion, sun screen) in public swimming pool. I used to swim 2 times per week, but became sensitized to Chloramines (a group of chemical compounds in the pool ) . If there’s too much trichloromine (3 chlorine atom + 1 ammonia atom) released / evaporated in the air, I get sick 🤢. On top of that, a lot of people don’t shower before entering the pool and the rule isn’t re enforced. I wish I had my own swim spa.

  • @zackharris8334
    @zackharris8334 Před 4 lety +4

    Yeah, I swim 9 days a week, twice each day for about 10 hours each swim.

  • @julielepage1315
    @julielepage1315 Před rokem

    I'm new to all this swimming stuff as I am having swimming lessons and Appart from my swimming lesson i
    Want to go to the pool 2 days a week to improve on what I have been taught by my swimming teacher.

  • @AmazingGrace1729
    @AmazingGrace1729 Před rokem

    I swim almost every, it helps me to sleep better at night and also it helps me to cure period migraine. Swimming is the best exercise for me🥰🥰

  • @jillcarley7117
    @jillcarley7117 Před 4 lety +7

    Outstanding information. Thank you

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know what you'd like to see next!

  • @rodrigofernandez9800
    @rodrigofernandez9800 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to compete at my college, I train 10 times a week

  • @joesr31
    @joesr31 Před 4 lety +1

    During holidays my swim club had to swim 13 times a week, 3hr sessions, school days would be 11 times a week, 2.5hr per session, with 2 1hr gym session, not for casual swimmers but quite common for competitive swimmers

  • @leaflover3497
    @leaflover3497 Před 3 lety +1

    I swim 3x/week, and also do a water aerobics class 2x/week.

  • @Tamopoetry
    @Tamopoetry Před 5 lety +33

    Firas; who is this swimmer in the video?. She has a really beautiful technique in all four styles of swimming.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 5 lety +9

      That's Ali Deloof. She's one of the fastest swimmers in the world!

    • @beckyb8929
      @beckyb8929 Před 4 lety +2

      @@fksebati I want to slow it down and just watch her. What grace! Thanks for the tips, too.

  • @andystakauskas453
    @andystakauskas453 Před 3 lety +1

    I do 9 swims a week with 3 dry lands the swims are 2 hours and dry land is 1 to 1:30 hours if normal schedule

  • @davedoffing8259
    @davedoffing8259 Před 4 lety +1

    Too many assumptions. I am NOT short on time, and I have no clue what IM means at the beginning, didnt know what individual medley means until I googled it. How long would the optimal work out be. Should my goal be neters or time? do as many meters in 40 minutes as possible, or extend my time until I reach my desired meters. I am new to swimming and focusing mostly on technique every session.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment, Dave. You've come to the right place! Checkout the MySwimPro app for iPhone or Android. If you have 40 minutes, swim a structured workout that fits inside 40 minutes. It will be a little bit less than if you just swim continuously but will allow you to swim with better technique and focus.

  • @matinfletcher1666
    @matinfletcher1666 Před 5 lety +9

    Aargh! I'm swimming for 10-15 minutes four times a week in my lunch hour. I wouldn't be able to work after all this strenuous stuff. I also do bike stuff. Lost nearly three stone in a year, blood pressure way down.

    • @dougimmel
      @dougimmel Před 5 lety +2

      Try High Intensity workouts, short lengths. In a nutshell, sprint till you CAN'T; rest/recover till you CAN (SPRINT). 15 -20 at super intensity is a common workout. I've swum and coached since the 60s and 70s. Coaching still.

  • @Doktracy
    @Doktracy Před 6 měsíci

    I will be swimming for weight loss and general conditioning starting next month once I get orthopedic approval after a severe leg fracture/ligament injury. I may only be able to do a small amount with my legs but still want to get a decent workout with the rest of my body. Any recommendations for upper body/core workout? I’m a pretty good swimmer,at least for a 59 yo woman and I do have access to a good coach whenever I want.
    I haven’t been swimming for about 2 years prior to this leg injury so I feel like I could really be starting over but have decent technique from swimming most of my life.

  • @NanoSlap
    @NanoSlap Před 4 lety +4

    Hey, thanks fot the video, very useful info! I’ve never gotten any advice about how and how often to swim. i just want to know if I’m making a big mistake or something unhealthy.I swim 4/5 days per week, 50 mins each. 2000 meters each (80 laps x 25 meters). I’m 26 and my weight is 115kg / 253lb (1,80cm / 5’11’’). Edit: forgot to mention I’ve been swiming for 1 year.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +3

      Hi Mariano that's awesome! About the same as me. I do about 1.5-2.5k 4x/week! You're on the right track. Check out the MySwimPro app for training plans!!

  • @nicholasschroeder3678
    @nicholasschroeder3678 Před 2 lety

    I've been swimming back and forth around a jetty in the ocean each day for 11 days. It's got a lot of currents and waves, which makes it tougher--but also fun, like a roller coaster ride. I already look like a different person: had to bore another hole in my belt, and my arms and shoulders are obviously bigger, and hips slimmer. It's about a 25 minute swim. I don't think I've ever gotten quicker exercise results. Sleep like a dream.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +1

      That is awesome! Hope you had a great time out there - happy swimming! :)

  • @DanijelaM10
    @DanijelaM10 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi,
    I am 45 yo mom and I want to swim again. Can you, please, write a program or two for 45 yo female? I use to swim 1800 in 60 min one year ago.
    Thank you and I wish you all the best!

  • @donnovicki9771
    @donnovicki9771 Před 5 lety +5

    Great information here glad I tuned in. I am 65 and started swimming in Feb of this year and am down 20+ lbs. I do 3/4 mile 3x week and have really been focusing on technique and distance. Im no speedster but feel great aftef my sessions. I ride my mountain bike hard the other 2 days of the week and rest on weekends. Problem is I just had my right knee replaced last Wed. and my left knee is going to be done in Oct.. Im depressed that all my hard work in the water is going to be shot because I probably wont be in the watef until Jan of 20. Can you give me any insight as to what I can do to keep water ready until I can get back to the pool. Thanks and I subscribed.

    • @robertneighbors4091
      @robertneighbors4091 Před 5 lety

      I turn 65 in less than 14 days, been a lap swimmer for 35+ years, approx. 500 meters, 35 min., 3x per week, 164 Lbs. 5'10".

    • @andrewflores4399
      @andrewflores4399 Před 5 lety

      Use a pull buoy!!!

  • @sarahpoisel6734
    @sarahpoisel6734 Před 3 měsíci

    Funny this just hit my feed
    Been in the pool for a month or two now.
    Just getting up to 3x’s 1775 yards(1 mile) in about an hour
    And 2x’s a 1000 yards about 30 minutes

  • @BrooklyFire
    @BrooklyFire Před 3 lety +1

    I swim 1h 3x per week and do stretching routine on the other days, because of collage. *is 1000m too low* for standards?

  • @vladp4116
    @vladp4116 Před 4 lety +1

    I am just swimming for health and have opted to swim a mile a day in a pool and sometimes ocean swims that are with other people and can vary in distance. I’ve managed to get my time down from 45 to 30 min per mile and don’t really push myself most of the time as I am not training for anything at 50 years old. Do I really need variations in times, styles, distances and speeds?

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +1

      That's awesome improvement!! Keep it up! Variation in speed and stroke will help you improve even more and will be necessary after a certain point to keep improving. You may not need it yet, so keep doing what you are doing! Happy Swimming!

  • @sunnyxu6388
    @sunnyxu6388 Před 4 lety +3

    Are the workouts meant for children swimming 6 times a week or for adults? I swim 6 times a week and I’m ten so I want to know if the workouts should be for us or adults.

    • @fksebati
      @fksebati Před 4 lety +3

      Hi Sunny, thanks for dropping by the video. These workouts are designed for Adults like the MySwimPro app, but if you know how to swim all the strokes with good technique, you can certainly follow them. Make sure you have adult supervision and if you can swim with a team with a coach. Wishing you the best and happy swimming!

    • @sunnyxu6388
      @sunnyxu6388 Před 4 lety +1

      Ok thanks!

  • @terrytaylor6379
    @terrytaylor6379 Před 5 měsíci

    Is there a certain diet you should be eating while swimming?

  • @janettechapman9681
    @janettechapman9681 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm a 68 yo female and swim 5-6 xs a week at least 30 mins of freestyle. Swimming for me is not just exercise it meditation.

    • @FaresKsebati
      @FaresKsebati  Před 2 lety +1

      That sounds amazing, Janette! Thanks for sharing and happy swimming :)

  • @CiprianGheorgheLuca
    @CiprianGheorgheLuca Před 3 lety +2

    Very useful! Thanks!

  • @screwby07
    @screwby07 Před 4 lety +2

    uhm.. so im 12 and for almost 2 years straight this is how often i swim:
    Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 4 hours
    And at least 4-6km each time with various of easy/hard sets etc. (oof didnt realise how much im swimming lmao)

  • @alyviak.3894
    @alyviak.3894 Před 4 lety

    I swim two and a half hours Monday through Friday but three hours on Saturday, morning practices on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, but I also lift weights Monday through Saturday.

  • @Ronnymikkonen2686
    @Ronnymikkonen2686 Před 3 lety

    I have swim almost every day. This summer except those laundry days every other week!