Coaching Terminology
Wett Ones coaches will write the outline of the program to be swum on a board for all swimmers to see. The coach will also explain the sets. The following terms may be used in the training session.
Term
Warm Up
Swim Down
Aerobic
Aerobic Plus
Threshold
Threshold Plus
VO2 Max
Sprint / Race Pace
High Velocity Overload
Build
Descending
Flush
Breakout
Pull Bouy
Band
Fins
Paddles
Shorthand
w/up
s/down
aero
aero+
Thres
Thres+
VO2
100%
HVO
Build
Desc
Flush
b/out
PB
BD
FINZ
Paddle
Notes
The first part of the set.
The cool down at the end of the set.
55-65% effort
65-75% effort
75-80% effort
80-85% effort
85-90% effort
Everything you've got.
Max speed for first 15m then easy to end.
Start slow and build up to top speed.
Times reduce as set proceeds.
90% velocity to start then slowing.
Start hard with three 3 strokes at max speed
A flotation device between your legs.
A rubber band around your feet = no kicking!
Flippers on your feet to work your legs harder.
Plastic paddles on your hand to work your arms harder.