RESUSCITATION & RESCUE (R&R)

Resuscitation & Rescue (R&R) training plans, built for your goal

R&R (Resuscitation and Rescue) combines an open-water rescue with simulated CPR under time pressure — it's as much about resuscitation proficiency and composure as it is about swim fitness. SportBlox builds your R&R training plan around your swim fitness, rescue technique and resuscitation skills.

Who it's for

Who it's for

First R&R season

A technique-first block introducing rescue carries and resuscitation drills without overloading a new competitor.

Faster, calmer rescue technique

Approach, carry and tow drills aimed at a quicker, more controlled rescue.

Resuscitation proficiency under time pressure

Repeated CPR technique practice so it holds up when you're swum-fatigued.

Sample week

A week of resuscitation & rescue (r&r) training

Example: an R&R competitor building toward a club carnival. Your own plan is built around your event, level and schedule.

Sample week
6 sessions
Total time
4h 5m
MON
Ocean swim 1.5km steady
45 min
TUE
Gym pulling strength & core
45 min
WED
Technique approach, carry & tow drills
40 min
THU
Resuscitation drills CPR technique & timing
40 min
FRI
Recovery swim & mobility Recovery
30 min
SAT
Scenario simulation swim, rescue & resuscitate
45 min
SUN
Rest Full recovery day
Personalisation

How SportBlox personalises it

Your goal & event date

Sessions build toward the specific goal and date you set, with a taper if you're racing or competing.

Your skill level

Volume and intensity scale to where you actually are, from Inexperienced to Professional.

Your stated weaknesses

Tell SportBlox about things like losing composure under time pressure, CPR technique breaking down when fatigued, pacing the swim leg so you're not gassed for the rescue and the plan weights sessions toward fixing them.

Your schedule

The plan fits the days and time you say you have — not an idealised training week.

For coaches

Coaching a resuscitation & rescue (r&r) team?

SportBlox builds your team's training plan around the squad as a whole — its goals, weaknesses and upcoming events — and you review and refine every session before your athletes see it.

For coaches
FAQ

Resuscitation & Rescue (R&R) training plan FAQ

Does the plan cover CPR and resuscitation technique?

Yes — resuscitation drills are a dedicated weekly session alongside the swim and rescue-carry work, though a qualified instructor should certify your actual CPR technique.

Do I need a training partner for rescue drills?

Rescue-carry and scenario sessions benefit from a partner, but SportBlox marks these separately from the solo swim and strength work that makes up most of the week.

How many sessions per week?

Typically 4–5, mixing swim fitness with rescue technique, resuscitation drills and a rest day.

Is this suitable for a first R&R season?

Yes, skill level scales swim volume and scenario complexity for newer competitors.

Will it build toward a specific carnival?

Add the date as an event and training periodises toward it, tapering in the final week.

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