Base Rate

Base Rate - your average strokes per minute (SPM) for a full right and left arm stroke cycle when freestyle swimming.

A Tempo Trainer is a very helpful tool to help you establish and manage your stroke rate. It's a small waterproof device that secures under a swim cap and produces an audible tempo beep. This allows you to pace your laps or stroke rate to produce a consistent rate and effort without watching a pace clock. One popular model is the Finis Tempo Trainer Pro.