r/Swimming • u/asuyaa • 2d ago

Is swimming two times a week enough?

Hello, I am new here. I recently took up swimming again (I used to do competitive swimming when i was little) and have been going swimming two times a week. I like to swim breaststroke and backstroke and I usually swim around 10 laps (1km) in a session, 2 sessions a week. Is this enough to see benefits? Would increasing to 3 times be marginally better? Should I push for more laps? It takes me around 25-30 minutes to complete 10 laps. I don't like to go super fast but I try to keep up pace and get my heartrate going. What would be a realistic goal goal I should push for?

Please give me advice I am a newbie

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u/InternationalTrust59 2d ago

Sounds like 1km is too easy for you?

You can mix it up with interval training, vary the intensity and increase the volume if you want to see improvement and benefits.

For example, I do 2s, 4s, 6s and then 12 laps in a row. I’m trying to get to the 2km mark.