lap swim

Back and forth

Lap swim refers to swimming continuous lengths of a pool for exercise, as opposed to recreational splashing or play.

The term also describes designated pool times reserved for this purpose: The lap swim is from 6 to 8 AM.

A lap swimmer swims back and forth in lanes, typically using strokes like freestyle or breaststroke.

Related

backstroke · chlorine · goggles · cap · endurance · butterfly · breaststroke · kick · glide · flip turn · black line · water · open water · workout · cardio · lengths · breathing · breath control

Categories
Opposites
purpose and structure of swimming

lap swimrecreational swimming

Non-competitive water activity

open swim · pool play · water play · floating · wading

intensity and competitiveness

lap swimcompetitive swimming

Timed races in pools

time trials · swim meet

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G