Training Programs

Learn about the different training programs available in VimoSwim.

VimoSwim ships with ten built-in training programs (P0–P9), from a classic metronome to specialized stroke-timing patterns used in competitive swimming. Programs 5–9 are experimental — fully usable, but still being refined.

Built-in Programs

Core Programs

0 Tempo (default)

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The classic swim metronome — a steady beat at your chosen interval. Best starting point for building rhythm awareness.

1 Interval

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Work/rest interval timing with a big countdown, configurable start countdown and looping.

2 Pace

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Pace-based training — set your target as min/100m and swim to it.

3 Waltz

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A 3/4 rhythm with an accented first beat — great for breathing patterns and stroke variation.

4 WarmUp

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Progressive tempo — starts easy and steps up to your target rate over a set duration.

5 Interval 2 (experimental)

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An advanced interval variant for pro-style workouts.

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Stroke-Timing Patterns (6–9) — Experimental

Four patterns that split each stroke cycle into timed phases, modeled on well-known technique styles. These are experimental — fully usable, but still being refined:

6 Sun Yang

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Long, gliding freestyle timing.

7 Catch-Up

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Catch-up drill timing.

8 Sprint

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Fast-turnover sprint timing.

9 TI Basic

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Total Immersion-style basic timing.

My Programs (Custom)

The My Programs menu holds custom program slots. A built-in Demo program is available today; uploading your own custom programs from the mobile app is coming soon.

Selecting a Program

Power On

Hold the left button for about a second to wake your Vimo Swim.

Open the Training Menu

Press the middle button to enter the menu and select Training.

Choose a Program

Scroll with the right button to browse programs 0–9.

Start Training

Press the middle button to launch the program, then press it again to start/stop the beat.

Hold the middle button for 3 seconds while a program is open to access its settings — signal type (beep / LED / vibration), tone, beep length, and program-specific options like interval countdown or the Waltz accent.

Tempo Adjustment

Increment

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0.01 seconds per press for precise control

Range

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0.10 – 9.99 seconds between beats

Default Tempo

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1.30 seconds between beats

Fast Scrolling

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Hold left/right to auto-repeat — accelerates after 2 seconds of holding

Feedback Modes

Each program signals the beat in one of three ways — pick what fits your session in the program settings:

Audio Feedback

Clear beep at each interval, with selectable tone, beep length, and volume. Runs up to ~7 hours.

Visual Feedback

LED flash in sync with the tempo. The battery champion — 20+ hours of training.

Haptic Feedback

Vibration pulses you can feel through your swim cap. Perfect for noisy pools — up to ~9 hours.

Pro Tips

For Beginners: Start with 0 Tempo at 1.30 seconds. Gradually adjust as you develop rhythm awareness.

Battery Saver: Switch the signal to LED for very long sessions — it lasts several times longer than sound or vibration.

The screen automatically dims and sleeps during active training to save power. This is normal behavior — the device is still keeping your tempo.

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