lap swimmers

Back-and-forth exercisers

Lap swimmers are people who swim back and forth across a pool for exercise, typically in lanes designated for continuous swimming rather than casual play.

The term distinguishes serious fitness swimmers from recreational pool users: The pool reserves morning hours for lap swimmers.

A lap swimmer maintains a steady pace, often tracking distance or time.

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pool user type/activity

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aquatic activity type

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