Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy is a multisport training center that combines expert coaching with cutting-edge facilities. AASA features an outdoor 50-meter pool, a 5,500 sq. ft. indoor training space, 11 Wahoo Kickrs and even an onsite running loop. AASA is also the home of Austin Swim Club, a year-round competitive age group swim team.
AASA specializes in triathlon training, Masters swimming and strength and conditioning. Its goal is to provide athletes with a personalized experience that includes individual goal-setting, small group training, state-of-the-art equipment and a professional coaching staff. AASA is a one-stop training destination for aspiring and elite athletes.
Masters Swim Workout
AASA Masters swimming is a great way to stay motivated and accountable in your swim workouts. All workouts are led by one of AASA’s accredited swim coaches. The Masters swimming workouts are for intermediate to advanced swimmers. Swimmers are grouped into lanes based on varying intervals. Average workouts are between 3200-4000 yards and consist of pulling, kicking, drill work, freestyle and stroke work.
Warm Up
10 sec rest between each distance
Pre-Set
(three rounds)
3 x 50 on 1:00
Main Set
300’s = smooth on base
200’s = descend 1-3 on base
(build legs x 200)
100’s = descend x groups (3 = pace faster than 5, 1 = pace faster than 3)
Cool Down
1 x 200 easy social kick
Strength and Conditioning Workout
AASA’s strength and conditioning classes encompass total-body strength training including, barbell work, kettlebells, TRX bands, weight sleds, versa climbers, rowing machines, weightlifting movements and more. Classes run on a 4-8 week training cycle that begins and ends with testing specific lifts and movements. AASA’s testing assessments allow each athlete to see individual improvement and show what progress has been made relative to initial testing.
Warm Up
(three rounds)
Main Set
Six rounds:
Three rounds:
Eight rounds:
Cycling Workout
AASA’s cycling classes are unique in that you can bring your own bike and ride in the air-conditioned gym. AASA’s training space features 12 Wahoo Kickrs for people to hook their own bikes into, or four stationary watt bikes for those without a bike. The cycling classes are led by one of AASA’s elite triathlon coaches, are one hour and 15 minutes long and cover anywhere from 17-24 miles depending on bike wattage.
Pre-workout
Each athlete has done a 20-minute functional threshold power test (20 minutes max effort) to establish a range of resistance (watts) to work in different energy zones. If you are unable to do an FTP, you can estimate your 20-minute max effort.
Warm up
10 minutes, gradual increase from 55 percent to 65 percent of FTP, gradually increasing pedaling cadence to 90 rpm
2 minutes easy cycling
Main Set
(four rounds)
Cool Down
5 minutes easy pedaling
AFM Discount
Mention you saw us in Austin Fit and receive a 10
percent discount on your first month’s membership.
Valid 9/1-9/30/19.
Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy
aasa-atx.com | 512.276.2324
5513 Southwest Parkway
Coaches and Models
Masters Swim Coach: Nate Chessey
Strength Coaches: Hayley Krzeczowski and Miles McGriff
Strength Models: Mallory Buscemi and Blake Hooper
Cycling Coaches: Jenn Reinhart and Paul Matthews
Written by Jeanie Joseph