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Quickfire Speed

Sprint • Speed • High Intensity

Train short. Swim fast. Get speed, quick.

32

Workouts

1400

Avg. Metres

24

Avg. Mins

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For who

For swimmers who want to sprint faster with short, focused workouts. Perfect for busy schedules or those adding a speed block to their training.

Training focus

Low-volume, high-intensity training to build raw speed, power, and stroke control.

What to expect

Explosive workouts with sprint sets, short recoveries, and three Max Out 100s to track speed gains.

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 raw sprint speed across any stroke
  • Improve power, control, and fast-twitch precision
  • Get faster with short, high-impact workouts
  • Track progress with Max Out test sets

Testimonials

  • 1,320 swimmers training with this plan
  • “Felt faster by week two!” – Madison
  • “Loved the short workouts, results came quick.” – Lisa
  • “Dropped time in all my sprints.” – Tyler

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.

Quickfire Launch

14 min · 800m

Double Drop

18 min · 1000m

Stroke Control

18 min · 1000m

Max Out 100 I

18 min · 1000m

Threshold Builder

21 min · 1200m

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Sprint & Recover

21 min · 1200m

Speed Ladder

21 min · 1200m

Endure & Fire

25 min · 1400m

Split Master

25 min · 1400m

Starter

25 min · 1400m

Descend & Hold

26 min · 1500m

Push & Recover

25 min · 1400m

Drop Set

25 min · 1400m

Rip & Kick

25 min · 1400m

Lactate Spike

26 min · 1500m

Flow State

26 min · 1500m

Off/On Hits

26 min · 1500m

Max Out 100 II

26 min · 1500m

Yellowline Repeats

26 min · 1500m

Blast & Reset

26 min · 1500m

Endure & Ignite

26 min · 1500m

Smooth & Long

26 min · 1500m

Flow & Go

26 min · 1500m

Strength & Hold

26 min · 1500m

Lactic Surge

26 min · 1500m

Aerobic Pyramid

26 min · 1500m

Speed Switch

26 min · 1500m

Drill & Flow

26 min · 1500m

Fire & Kick

21 min · 1200m

Final Switch

25 min · 1400m

Challenge Prep

25 min · 1400m

Max Out 100 III

26 min · 1500m

Dryland

We recommend Power Training to pair with this plan — building explosive power and speed to support sprint gains in the pool.

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FAQ: All you need to know about Quickfire Speed

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

For swimmers who want to sprint faster with short, focused workouts. Perfect for busy schedules or those adding a speed block to their training.

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Take your swimming to the next level

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