Swim.com USMS Fitness Series
Set, train for, and achieve your fitness goals with three swimming challenges

Ask local Masters coaches through our Club Finder tool.

Yes, you can swim the event on your own. Or, you can convince a friend or two to swim with you and you'll all have a better day.

Yes! For any of the Fitness Series swims, you can wear gear—you can wear every piece of swim gear in your net bag if you’d like. You can swim it all one stroke or—because more friends mean more fun—swim it as a relay with other swimmers.

Structure the relay anyway you like— by time, distance, stroke, skill level, etc. The only requirement is that all swimmers must be registered for the Challenge.

The training plans contain six-week swim-workout programs to prepare you for the Fitness Challenge. The workouts are written by USMS-certified coaches and cater to three different skill levels. You’ll receive a link to your training plan in the email receipt when you register. If you’re having trouble seeing or downloading the training plan, contact events@usmastersswimming.org.

The Fitness Series emphasis is on fun and fitness. How fast you swim or how many lengths you swim isn’t as important as the accomplishment. However, we have partnered with Swim.com so you can input your swim on the Swim.com app to gauge your fitness levels from year to year, see where you rank against others in the challenge, and receive a cool badge when you are done! Make sure to link your My USMS and Swim.com account first.

Net proceeds benefit USMS Adult Learn-to-Swim grants supported by the USA Swimming Foundation. Clubs and individuals are also welcome to set up fundraisers for the cause of their choice but would need to use a separate fundraising platform.

Yes, we sanction nearly 500 pool and open water events annually including National Championships in a range of distances. And if you're looking for longer distance challenge or competitive event check out our pool National Championship, ePostal, and Open Water National Championship events.

We're glad you asked! Swimming is a low-impact exercise that increases circulation, increases flexibility, and lowers blood pressure. Swimming also has mood-boosting benefits and improves sleep. Learn more about the many health benefits of swimming.

Sign up your club clicking on the “Host at your pool” button above or on the Winter, Summer, or Fall challenge pages. USMS has also created a folder of resources including social posts, sample text, and marketing materials that can be utilized by all coaches.

Yes, they can wear any equipment they want during the Fitness Series swims. The goal is to get people motivated to train for and complete the challenge with their teammates. Coaches are encouraged to get creative for their swimmers who might be intimidated by the challenge. Focus on individual and group achievement, rather than competition for the best time or most distance—there are no competitive rules.

The Fitness Series events provide great team-building opportunities for coaches, even while following current social distancing protocols. Although swimmers may need to complete the swim (or dryland workout) at separate times, use the event as a way to motivate your swimmers. Consider hosting a virtual social to celebrate the accomplishments of your program and the individual swimmers with recognition or awards.

We will have a roster of all swimmers signed up for each Fitness Challenge when entries open up. Check each event information page for the roster: WFC, SFC, and FFC.

The Fitness Challenges and the ePostal National Championships aren’t mutually exclusive. Since these events overlap, coaches can run them simultaneously. Let your swimmers decide which event best suits them. Swimmers who are just getting started with Masters Swimming or have never participated in a USMS event might choose the fitness-oriented event. Experienced and competitive swimmers might prefer the ePostal National Championship. Some swimmers might decide to swim both. Schedule these events to suit your club’s needs and goals.

Registration net proceeds from the Fitness Series support USMS Adult Learn-to-Swim grants. If your club would like to set up an additional fundraiser for a local charity, you can do so through a separate fundraising platform.