Masters Swimmer Martin Bennell Sets Three British Records Using MySwimPro’s AI Training Plan
When Martin Bennell stepped onto the pool deck at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore, he carried more than just years of training experience. He had a game-changing secret weapon on his wrist. The seasoned masters swimmer had just completed a transformative 15-week training journey using the MySwimPro app, and the results speak for themselves: three British records and multiple gold medals at the world’s most prestigious aquatic competition.
For masters swimmers training solo, finding consistent motivation and structured progression can feel like an uphill battle. Bennell knows this challenge intimately. “I train on my own and it’s always been pretty hard to get those gains and to get that focus in my training,” he explains. Like many experienced swimmers, he’d grown accustomed to modifying or even completely changing his prescribed workouts based on how he felt each day.
Everything changed when Bennell met MySwimPro founder Fares Ksebati at the 2024 World Championships in Doha, where he’d already claimed a silver medal with a lifetime best performance. That conversation sparked a commitment to fully embrace the MySwimPro training system for his Singapore preparation.
The AI-Powered Game Changer
What sets MySwimPro apart for advanced swimmers isn’t just another collection of workouts. It’s the intelligent, adaptive approach to training that removes guesswork and eliminates the temptation to cut corners. Bennell utilized MySwimPro’s AI function to create a comprehensive 15-week training plan tailored specifically for his goals.
The process was remarkably straightforward: input three one-hour sessions per week, averaging 2.5-3k per workout, set the target date of August 14th, and focus on the 50 breaststroke event. The AI did the rest, producing a periodized plan that would challenge even a world-class athlete.
“That plan then converts and goes straight to my watch, so when I train on my own it brings through the information and it feels like I’ve got a training buddy,” Bennell notes. This seamless integration between the MySwimPro app and Apple Watch creates an immersive coaching experience that many solo swimmers have been missing.
Why Structured Training Matters for Advanced Swimmers
One of MySwimPro’s most powerful features proved to be its inflexibility, in the best possible way. “Whilst you’re swimming you can’t actually adjust it or edit, so you do have to commit, and that’s been one of the best things I’ve found,” Bennell explains. This forced accountability eliminated the common pitfall of experienced swimmers who might otherwise modify workouts mid-session.
The app’s comprehensive approach also pushed Bennell beyond his primary event focus. While targeting the 50 breaststroke, the AI training plan incorporated freestyle and butterfly development, creating the well-rounded fitness base that would prove crucial in Singapore.
Record-Breaking Results
The proof arrived in spectacular fashion. Following his MySwimPro training plan “to the button” (even completing the pre-event championship warm-up swim as prescribed) Bennell delivered the performance of a lifetime.
On a single day in Singapore, he achieved the seemingly impossible: winning both the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke with lifetime bests and British records in both events. But he wasn’t finished. The 50 breaststroke, his primary focus event, came on the final day of competition, and Bennell claimed gold with another British record of 29.77 seconds.
The final tally: three British records across the 50 breaststroke, 100 breaststroke, and 100 freestyle in the 45-49 age group, plus three World Championship gold medals.
The MySwimPro Advantage for Masters Swimmers
Bennell’s success story highlights several key benefits that make MySwimPro particularly valuable for experienced swimmers:
Intelligent Periodization: The AI creates progressive training blocks that peak at the right moment, something that’s difficult to achieve when training solo.
Accountability Through Technology: The watch integration and uneditable workouts eliminate the temptation to skip challenging sets or modify intervals.
Comprehensive Development: Even when focusing on specific events, the training plans develop overall swimming fitness and technique.
Professional Coaching Accessibility: Solo swimmers gain access to expert programming without the need for on-deck coaching.
Data-Driven Feedback: The app records splits and provides performance metrics that help track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Looking Ahead
With three British records now in his collection, Bennell isn’t slowing down. “I’m going to continue to use it and let’s see where we can keep going together,” he says, crediting both MySwimPro and founder Fares Ksebati for his breakthrough performance.
For masters swimmers wondering whether structured, app-based training can compete with traditional coaching methods, Bennell’s story provides a resounding answer. Sometimes the most advanced training tool isn’t just about having access to workouts—it’s about having the discipline and accountability to follow them completely.
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