Zone 2 Base
Easy Lap Swim
Zero-impact base building in the Life Time lap pool
Why this works · equipment
Swimming is the ultimate non-running Zone 2 option: full-body aerobic work with zero pounding on knees and ankles — perfect the day after a hard court or leg session.
Grab at Life Time Perimeter
- Lap pool
- Kickboard (on deck)
- Pull buoy (on deck)
Warm-up
Easy freestyle
5 min · 4–6 lengths, easy, focus on long exhales
Main set
Rest 15–30s at the wall whenever you need — keep overall effort conversational.
Freestyle continuous laps
25 min · RPE 4–5 · long strokes, bilateral breathing
Kickboard laps
8 min · Easy flutter kick — great for tennis-specific hip endurance
Cooldown
Easy backstroke / float
5 min · Unwind the shoulders
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