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Endurance

Endurance Freestyle

Endurance • Freestyle • Distance

Go longer. Swim smoother. Master freestyle endurance.

24

Workouts

2500

Avg. Metres

43

Avg. Mins

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For who

For swimmers looking to build aerobic fitness and freestyle efficiency. Ideal for those training for longer swims and aiming to improve endurance with purpose and control.

Training focus

Structured high-volume training that blends aerobic conditioning with technique, designed to increase freestyle durability and long-distance performance.

What to expect

Freestyle-focused endurance workouts combining distance sets, drills, and best average swims. The plan builds progressively and finishes with an 800 max effort to test your stamina and progress.

Equipment you need

You can adjust the equipment to suit your preferences and available gear.

How to get started

Download DuoSwim, start your first workout, and build momentum this week.

Step 1

Download the app

Download DuoSwim and log in to unlock your plan and workout guidance.

Step 2

Choose your plan

Start your recommended plan or choose the one that fits your goal and schedule.

Step 3

Start your workouts

Follow your workouts with clear pacing, intervals, and progress tracking built in.

Step 4

Hit your goal

Stay consistent each week, build momentum, and reach your goal with confidence.

Results you will get

  • Build endurance for longer, stronger swims
  • Improve freestyle technique and pacing control
  • Track progress with best average test sets
  • Finish the plan with an 800 challenge

Testimonials

  • 860 swimmers training with this plan
  • “Crushed my first timed 800!” – Dani
  • “Built steady fitness week after week.” – Jo
  • “Swimming longer feels easier now.” – Tanja

Distance by intensity zone

Breakdown of distance covered in each heart rate zone per workout.

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Workout structure

Preview the structure of this plan with workout names, estimated duration, and distance.

Freestyle Foundation

32 min · 1800m

Efficiency Boost

39 min · 2200m

Build Your Engine

35 min · 2000m

Endurance Base

37 min · 2100m

Smooth & Efficient

35 min · 2000m

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Best Avg Challenge I

37 min · 2100m

Kick, Pull & Swim Mix

39 min · 2200m

Smooth & Surge

42 min · 2400m

Threshold Breaker

42 min · 2400m

Drop Set

39 min · 2200m

Freestyle Refinement

39 min · 2200m

Swim The Distance

37 min · 2100m

Smooth To Strong

49 min · 2800m

Non-Stop Freestyle

49 min · 2800m

Endurance Drop

49 min · 2800m

Stamina Surge

56 min · 3200m

Fluid Freestyle

49 min · 2800m

Best Avg Challenge II

46 min · 2600m

Smooth & Long

53 min · 3000m

Endure & Fire

49 min · 2800m

Threshold Grind

46 min · 2600m

Ultimate Drop Set

53 min · 3000m

Form & Flow

37 min · 2100m

Final Challenge

47 min · 2700m

Dryland

We recommend Strength Gains to pair with this plan — building swim-specific strength and posture to support long-distance freestyle training.

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FAQ: All you need to know about Endurance Freestyle

Answers to common questions about this plan, equipment, pacing, and getting started.

For swimmers looking to build aerobic fitness and freestyle efficiency. Ideal for those training for longer swims and aiming to improve endurance with purpose and control.

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Take your swimming to the next level

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