Help for 600 yard swim?

Question

I'm going through lifeguard training next Sunday, and I need to get in shape for a non-stop 600 yard swim. Any advice on how I can get in shape fast?

Also any tips on actually completing the swim would be much appreciated. (there's no time limit)

Thanks in advance

Thank you so much everyone! =)

Answer 1

If you're not the best swimmer or if you're a little out of shape swim very slow and keep your breathing constant, even and slow. Since it's not timed there is no need to rush anything. Just take your time and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

Well, a week isn't much time, but there are some things that you can and should do.

One, eat pasta about an hour before your swim. That gives your body enough time to digest the pasta and break down the carbos for energy. Always have water. But don't drink RIGHT BEFORE. 10-15 min before should be good.
Training is good. Do a couple of breathing 75's going 3, 5, 7. then mid-pool 50's (start at the middle, go down one side, 25 then back to the center). They help you with your flip turns. IM's will help with endurance, and they will also let you get used to the strokes. I recommend breast stroke and freestyle. They are the easiest, and can get you fairly far without a lot of energy.
Make sure that once you're done, get some water in you. Not a lot, just a couple of sips.

Answer 3

well, actually, if there's not a time limit, then you should be just fine. try and breathe every third stroke or whatever's comfortable for you, just make sure that you mix up which side you breathe to, and don't rush. iff you want to look cool, then you can finish really fast, but otherwise that's not necessary. just 2 important things: mix up the breathing, and keep track of you laps. oh yeah, i don't know if you know what i'm talking about, but if you're swimming easy freestyle and taking your time, you can sort of "zone out/spaceout" and don't have to be focusing on your swimming. tips for training: pick a goal time. make it big and vague, like under ten minutes. then when you're ready (after a quick perhaps 100 and some rest to get your muscles used to moving) try the 600. and then, check your time, and see if you made it. then do it again either much later or the next day, and slowly make your goal a little tougher, until you really don't think you can go a whole lot faster. also, just keep in mind that you probably won't be doing a whole lot of tough excercise after the swim (i'm not sure of that, though) and if you feel capable, sprint the last 50/25. go for it! and good luck!

Answer 4

Just swim a lot. When I am swimming a 500 or a 600 it is easy when you get past the first 8 laps. try swimming a 200 one day then a 300 then a 400 then a 500 and finally go for the 600! It is very easy don't sweat it.

Answer 5

First what you have to ddo it swim a couple 00 every day.. or any time you can.. the first time you go really really slow.. to where you pronbably wont even be tired at the end.. then keep getting it faster and faster to where it wears you out a little but you can still finish.. if wen too fast once and couldnt finish then take the speed down a notch... just find your right pace for the race and dont over do yourself.. i ave swam on a swimteam since i was 4.. these are things that i have learned from various coaches... do this and you will be able to finish the race.. amybe even win!

Answer 6

If you only have a week, thats not much time to build your endurance. You should try and go swimming at least three days this week. Swim as much as you can but try not to make yourself sore. If you can't swim, runs and long walks would be good also do some push-ups and other arm exercises.

Also try to be hydrated the day of the test. When you are doing the actual swim, switch up your strokes if you get tired. Do freestyle, then switch to breast stroke, or backstoke. It will break up the monotony of swimming that long.

Good Luck

Answer 7

When I'm swimming long distance I like to take a breath on every 3rd stoke (that way you focus more on your breathing and so you don't get nervous), secondly I would drink lots of water before I start swimming (this prevents you getting dehydrated-loss of H2O in the form of sweat and prevents cramps if you do get them), and last but not least, please always remember to warm up/ wake up you muscles before you start swimming (prepares you muscles).

Well that's all I can say for now, good luck though!

Answer 8

ok properly I actual were swimming for 3 years now and for my 500yd fr i pass lower than 7 min . in case you're tall use that earnings. Have a reliable kick and characteristic lengthy fingers. you don't desire to sprint too troublesome. For training you should only pass an effortless 500fr on a daily basis. Stretch out plenty and drink diverse fluids. in case you get to drained only loosen up for the week attempt no longer to be very lively only take it effortless. with slightly of success that helped!

Answer 9

running will help you get in shape.
completing the swim without stopping, i would start off slow not using too much energy so i would have energy to finish the swim.
hope that helps. good luck.

Answer 10

Get in the pool everyday and do 5x600 freestyles as fast as you can take a 1min break in between each 600