lap swimming
Back and forth
Lap swimming is swimming back and forth across a pool for exercise, as opposed to recreational splashing or playing.
Pools often designate lanes or hours specifically for lap swimmers: The pool has lap swimming from 6 to 8 AM.
A lap is one length of the pool, though some count a lap as down and back.
- flip turnAquatic wall reversal technique
- tumble turnSomersault to reverse direction
- backstrokeSupine aquatic locomotion
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- lapsComplete track circuits
streamline · cardiovascular · endurance · goggles · split times · pacing · swim cap · swimmer's ear · lane lines · butterfly stroke · swim fins · interval training · warm up · cool down · muscle toning · flexibility · paddles · strength
- water exercisewater aerobics, aqua aerobics, water jogging, water walking, pool walking
- swimmingswimmer, swimmers, swim team, swim teams, swim coach
- water sportsswimmer, surfing, surfer, diving, diver
- cardiorunning, jogging, cycling, brisk walking, elliptical
- cardio exercisesrunning, jogging, cycling, aerobics, HIIT
- community centersgymnasium, basketball court, locker room, locker rooms, membership card
purpose and structure
lap swimmingrecreational swimming
Non-competitive water activity
pool play · water play · floating · treading water · wading