For who
For swimmers ready to upgrade their freestyle. Ideal for intermediates looking to swim smoother, faster, and more confidently.
For who
For swimmers ready to upgrade their freestyle. Ideal for intermediates looking to swim smoother, faster, and more confidently.
Training focus
Balanced workouts across technique, aerobic development, and controlled speed, designed to sharpen form and elevate freestyle performance.
What to expect
Structured workouts that refine freestyle from the ground up — from body position and breathing to recovery and kick. Build speed, control, and endurance with focused drill-led sets.
Equipment you need
You can adjust the equipment to suit your preferences and available gear.
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Step 1
Download DuoSwim and log in to unlock your plan and workout guidance.
Step 2
Start your recommended plan or choose the one that fits your goal and schedule.
Step 3
Follow your workouts with clear pacing, intervals, and progress tracking built in.
Step 4
Stay consistent each week, build momentum, and reach your goal with confidence.
Breakdown of distance covered in each heart rate zone per workout.
Preview the structure of this plan with workout names, estimated duration, and distance.
Freestyle Foundations
25 min · 1400m
Scull Mastery
25 min · 1400m
Smooth To Strong
28 min · 1600m
Drop Ladder
25 min · 1400m
Aerobic Engine
28 min · 1600m
Freestyle Test I
25 min · 1400m
Aerobic Pyramid
30 min · 1700m
Threshold Builder
35 min · 2000m
Flow & Fire
35 min · 2000m
Coach’s Favorite
35 min · 2000m
Smooth & Long
35 min · 2000m
Freestyle Test II
35 min · 2000m
We recommend Bodyweight Strength to pair with this plan — building swim-specific strength and mobility to support freestyle stamina in the pool.
Answers to common questions about this plan, equipment, pacing, and getting started.
For swimmers ready to upgrade their freestyle. Ideal for intermediates looking to swim smoother, faster, and more confidently.
Freestyle Accelerator
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