Pre-Pool Warm Up - Prepare Better
The Swimmer’s Warm Up Deck
A structured movement system for swimmers, coaches and parents.
The Swimmer’s Warm Up Deck is a practical swimming-specific movement system designed to help swimmers improve preparation, movement quality and readiness before training and racing.
Developed within the Bluefins coaching environment through real-world poolside experience, the system helps swimmers understand not just what to do before swimming — but why it matters.
Why the deck exists
Many young swimmers are never properly taught how to warm up.
Warm-ups are often:
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Rushed
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Inconsistent
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Copied from others
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or skipped entirely
The Swimmer’s Warm Up Deck was created to give swimmers a clearer, more structured way to prepare before getting in the water.
The system helps swimmers:
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Build better preparation habits
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Improve movement quality
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Develop movement awareness and control
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Prepare more effectively
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Arrive ready to train and race well
Unlike generic exercise cards, the deck has been built specifically around swimming movement, posture, coordination and preparation.
The Five Pillars
The deck follows a structured five-stage warm-up system:
Raise TEMPERATURE
Increase body temperature, circulation and general movement readiness.
Mobilise JOINTS
Improve movement range, joint mobility and body organisation.
Activate MUSCLES
Wake up key muscle groups used during swimming movement and posture control.
Prime MOVEMENT
Prepare swimmers for sharper, more coordinated and swimming-specific movement patterns.
Explode POWER*
Introduce controlled explosive movements linked to starts, push-offs and athletic readiness.
Each stage has a clear purpose within the warm-up, helping swimmers move progressively from general readiness towards sharper, more controlled and more explosive movement.
*The Explode stage is optional and should be used selectively depending on age, space and session type.
Available in Three Editions
CLASSIC, PERFORMANCE and PRO.
CLASSIC — Laminated Edition
A durable entry version designed for:
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Home use
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Early squad swimmers
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Occasional poolside use
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Introducing structured warm-up habits
Best suited for:
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Swimmers beginning guided warm-up routines
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Families wanting a simple preparation system
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Home movement sessions
Includes:
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Wipeable splash-resistant laminated cards
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Top Score - A MOVEMENT COMPARISON Game
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QR access to the Companion Guide
PERFORMANCE — DigiTuff Waterproof Cards
A marine-grade waterproof, tear-resistant card system designed for regular poolside use and repeated training environments.
Best suited for:
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Competitive swimmers
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Regular training use
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Home and poolside environments
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Swimmers building consistent warm-up routines
Includes:
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Marine-grade Waterproof DigiTuff Warm Up Deck
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Tear-resistant cards
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Top Score - A MOVEMENT COMPARISON Game
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QR access to the Companion Guide
PRO — Coach Grade DigiTuff System
A coach-focused version of the marine-grade waterproof DigiTuff system designed for squads and high-frequency coaching environments.
Best suited for:
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Coaches
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Squads
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Club environments
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Shared training use
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Repeated daily handling
Includes:
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Marine-grade Waterproof DigiTuff Warm Up Deck
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Tear-resistant cards
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Top Score - A MOVEMENT COMPARISON Game
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QR access to the Companion Guide
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Heavy-duty storage case
The Companion Guide
The deck is supported by an extensive Exercise Companion Guide.
The guide explains:
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What each movement helps improve
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Why it matters for swimming
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How to perform it correctly
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What to look out for
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Easier and harder movement options
Selected exercises also include:
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Stroke Insight
These additional coaching notes help swimmers and parents understand how certain movements connect to specific swimming positions, skills and movement patterns.
Together, the deck and guide create more than just a set of exercise cards.
They create a structured swimmer movement education system.
Companion Guide Access
The full Companion Guide is accessed via QR code included within purchased deck boxes.
This keeps the guide connected to the physical product system while allowing future updates and improvements over time.
Not generic fitness cards
The Swimmer’s Warm Up Deck was designed specifically for swimmers.
The system is built around:
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Streamline positioning
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Shoulder organisation
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Trunk stability
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Posture control
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Coordination
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Starts and push-offs
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Movement quality
It has been developed through real-world coaching experience working with swimmers across multiple stages of development.
The goal is not simply to “exercise more”.
The goal is to: Prepare Better.
Better preparation becomes a habit
Over time, swimmers begin to:
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Understand movement better
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Warm up more consistently
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Prepare more independently
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Move with greater control and awareness
That is part of learning to train well.
The Swimmer’s Warm Up Deck was built to help swimmers develop those habits from an early stage, creating better preparation, better movement and better long-term development.
Top Score - A MOVEMENT COMPARISON Game
Alongside the movement system, the deck also includes the Top Score Game.
Each card contains movement ratings across five physical qualities:
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Coordination
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Flexibility
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Impact
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Strength
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Intensity
Players compare movement scores, choose categories and challenge each other to win cards during gameplay.
The game adds an interactive layer to the deck while helping swimmers better understand how different movements challenge the body in different ways.
Full game rules are included within the deck booklet.