Workout yardage is the total distance a swimmer covers during a single practice session or a full week. Coaches track this number to ensure athletes are getting the volume needed to build the stamina required for their specific events. Yardage varies greatly: sprinters focus on low yardage with high speed, while distance swimmers cover thousands of meters daily. A swimmer records a total workout yardage of five thousand meters during their Tuesday morning practice. Balancing high-volume yardage with recovery is the key to a successful long-term training plan. Increasing yardage too quickly can lead to shoulder injuries or burnout.
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