Open Water Swimming · 6 min read
Learn where to draft, how close to sit, and when to move to save energy without losing rhythm.
Written by DuoSwim Team • Dec 14, 2025
Quick answer
Learn where to draft, how close to sit, and when to move to save energy without losing rhythm.
Every strong performance starts with clear structure. This article highlights practical decisions that help swimmers improve week to week.
Use these insights to choose better workout intent, control effort more effectively, and stay consistent through each training block.
Put this guidance into practice with structured swim training in the DuoSwim App.
If you apply these points consistently, progress becomes much more predictable.
Pick one idea from this article and apply it in your next two workouts. Small execution upgrades compound quickly over a full plan.
Continue improving
Apply one change at a time, keep the workout conditions comparable, and review several sessions before changing direction.
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