What is LaneMate?
The best all-around resource for swimmers who work out on their own
We'll be your lanemate if you don't have one. Our digital subscription makes swimming more fun, easier, and more affordable. We are available to any adult (18 and over) who wants to improve their swimming, no matter their skill level. You can view all of our benefits here.
If you have any questions see our frequently asked questions below or email us.
Frequently Asked Questions About LaneMate
What is LaneMate?
We are a swimming community for those who can't or don't want to train with a club regularly. We offer a monthly or yearly subscription service providing benefits to help you improve, such as online workouts, training plans, virtual events, an optional video stroke analysis, and much more. Our service is available to anyone 18 and over. We're backed by U.S. Masters Swimming, so you'll get access to benefits from a 50-year old organization that is the gold standard for swimming information.
If you are not sure, we offer a 7-Day Free Trial so you can experience the benefits before fully diving in with us.
How old do I have to be to subscribe to LaneMate?
LaneMate subscribers need to be 18 years old.
I'm not a fast swimmer. Why is LaneMate for me?
LaneMate is geared for all swimmers, regardless of their swimming background and speed. We have resources and training plans specifically for those that are building up to swimming their first 200 nonstop and training plans for those wanting to swim a 5k open water race or break 1:00 in the 100 freestyle.
How does the 7-Day Free Trial work?
Monthly and yearly subscribers receive a 7-Day Free Trial to see all the ways we can help you improve your swimming. You will be billed for your subscription plan on the start of the eighth day.
If you want to cancel before the seven days are over, that can be done in your My Account.
How does the video stroke analysis work?
If you purchase the video stroke analysis add-on, you'll receive two rounds of coach feedback in written and video format. Only LaneMate subscribers have access to this benefit. Learn more here.
Who writes the workouts for the Workout Library and training plans?
We only use U.S. Masters Swimming-certified coaches to write our workouts. These coaches have taken adult-specific certification courses and actively coach adults on a regular basis. They're experts in providing swimmers like you fun workouts that will challenge you.
How do I sign up for the virtual events?
There are monthly events that LaneMate, U.S. Masters Swimming, and Swim.com work together to produce. The monthly events take place on the Swim.com app along with numerous other challenges.
Is there an app I need to download?
You don't need to download an app to take advantage of your benefits. You can access the Workout Library, training plans, forums, swimming guides, etc. through the LaneMate website.
If you are looking for fun swim challenges, the ability to edit the workouts in our library, or sending workouts to you phone, download the Swim.com app and link your LaneMate and Swim.com accounts. See more on that here.
