MySwimPro

Overview

MySwimPro is a mobile-first coaching platform that helps swimmers of all levels improve their performance and health. It offers personalized swim and dryland training plans, instructional content, and detailed analytics. Named Apple Watch 'App of the Year', it serves as a digital coach on the user's wrist, integrating with wearable technology to track and guide workouts in real-time.

What it does

• Generates personalized swim training plans based on skill level and goals.
• Provides dryland workout routines to improve strength and flexibility for swimming.
• Integrates with Apple Watch and Garmin to guide users through sets in the pool.
• Tracks performance data including heart rate, stroke rate, and split times.
• Offers a library of technique videos and educational content for stroke improvement.

Who it's for

• Competitive swimmers
• Fitness swimmers
• Triathletes
• Adult-onset swimmers

Why it works

• Wearable Integration: Leverages smartwatches to provide a hands-free, guided experience in the water.
• Personalization: Dynamic algorithms adjust workouts based on user progress and feedback.
• Global Community: Connects users with a worldwide network of swimmers for motivation.
• Expertise: Led by high-profile swimming influencers and professional coaches.

Founder story

Founded in 2015 by Fares Ksebati, Adam Oxner, and Dan Schillaci in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fares, a competitive swimmer and coach, realized that while runners and cyclists had advanced tracking and coaching apps, swimmers were left behind. They built the first version of MySwimPro to bring data-driven coaching to the pool, eventually becoming the first swimming app on the Apple Watch.

Alternatives

• Swim.com
• Form Swim
• TrainingPeaks
• Strava

Comparison overview

• Swim.com: Focused primarily on tracking; MySwimPro is superior for structured coaching and training plans.
• Form Swim: Requires specific AR goggles; MySwimPro works with standard smartwatches.
• MySwimPro is the gold standard for swimmers who want a professional coaching experience without the cost of a private trainer.