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How often should I swim
as a beginner?
Danila Novikov
All- American swimmer owner of Danswim
With available internet access, it became easier to learn new skills that you might use as part of your fitness routine. Starting a new fitness activity like swimming can be intimidating and challenging. Different swimming strokes, workouts, and techniques.

This blog focuses on answering one of the most frequently asked questions that I get from my clients. How often to swim to get the most out of your time in the pool? Let's find out! ✌️

How often should I swim as a beginner?

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The number of training sessions in the pool for a beginner depends on your availability and fitness level.
So, how often should I swim as a beginner? According to my experience, THE MOST OPTIMAL NUMBER OF DAYS A BEGINNER SHOULD SWIM IS 2-3 PER WEEK. However...

I have been teaching adult swim classes in NYC for a while. I can tell you that no perfect recipe fits everyone the same! The number of training sessions in the pool for a beginner depends on your availability and fitness level.

We all have daily responsibilities, jobs, family, and friends. If you are busy, try to dedicate at least a day per week to learning new skills in the water. You can progress even if you are swimming once per week.

Our fitness level varies. What might be overwhelming for me might not be enough for you. If you are just starting your fitness routine, consider swimming once or twice per week. If you can sustain a more challenging training routine, swim 3 or 4 times per week.
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The most important advice I give my beginner swimmer clients: BE CONSISTENT AND PATIENT!
Swim longer if you are dedicating a day or two per week. Consider making your training sessions shorter if you swim 3-4 times per week. Swim between 30 and 60 minutes per session, depending on your fitness level.

Regardless, If you show up in the pool once or four times per week, the most important advice I give my beginner swimmer clients: BE CONSISTENT AND PATIENT!

If something doesn't work right away, keep going. Try it again the next time you get to the pool. If you are stuck, ask for advice from someone who knows how to swim. If you are located or planning to visit New York consider Danswim. We give the best swim lessons in NYC.
Here are some tips that should help you to stay on track with your goals and get the most out of your time in the pool.
Rest!
    Make sure to give your body enough recovery time between the swims and try to take a day or two between sessions. Pay attention to your body. If you feel exhausted, rest more before returning to the pool.
      Avoid lifting weights.
        Try to avoid lifting weights a day or two before swimming. Lifting makes your muscles tighter. Tightness might affect your technique. It will be much harder to relax, and you will have fewer muscles and joint mobility. Give yourself anywhere between 24 and 48 hours between lifting sessions and swimming.
          Warm up first!
            Every swimming session should start with a warm-up: Low-pulse, low-intensity swimming. You don't start your workout in a gym with the heaviest weight right away, right? You are slowly preparing your muscles for a heavy load. You should do it the same way in the pool.
              Switch your strokes!
                Keep switching your swimming strokes. Focus on multiple strokes; it might get boring doing freestyle all the time. Imagine eating your favorite food every day. How long will it take until you wouldn't want to see it anymore?
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                  Focus on technique!
                    Beginner swimmers should be focused on technique first and foremost! Take your time with drills and technical aspects of the swimming strokes. Tackling challenging swimming sets shouldn't be your priority as a beginner.
                      Think of long-term goals!
                        We want to see results as quick as possible. Try to focus on long-term goals instead! Be patient and take as much time as you need to work on your technique.
                          If you are a beginner swimmer and starting from scratch, I have a free resource that might be handy for you. The free ebook will help you to gain knowledge of basic swimming skills. Get your how to swim beginners guide here.

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                          It doesn't matter if you show up in the pool once per week, twice or three times, BE CONSISTENT AND PATIENT! Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day!

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