The effective administration of a swim training programme requires accurate monitoring of changes in both the aerobic and anaerobic performances of athletes to determine whether they are improving, and if not, why not. In addition, it is important to monitor training speeds accurately (that’s not really necessary if you coach development or age group squads) so that they will produce the desired effects. Blood testing is the most precise method for monitoring training available to coaches and athletes. This procedure, however, is not without pitfalls. Furthermore, most coaches do not have the equipment, funds, time, or expertise to use blood testing for these purposes. For this reason, other noninvasive procedures are needed for monitoring training. Alternative methods involve standardized repeat sets, monitoring heart rates, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
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