Things that make our workouts (at masters) interesting include doing descending work or alternating drills.

For example - We did 4 x (200 100s at pace, 1 100 descending each set) the other day. We also did 3x100 (25 kick, 25 swim, 25 drill, 25 swim).

Stuff like that breaks it up.

Also, there is a site called swmmingcommunity.com that has a great workout generator. You set up a profile with your pace for various strokes and then you let it crank out daily workouts. I used it before I joined a masters team.

I have no idea how long it takes you to change the strength of the current but if it is easy you could just crank it up a notch for each descent.

Homey- I too have an endless pool. They DO make a swim meter you can use, although I dont think it is as accurate as it could be. (and you cant read it while you are swimming) I typically swim for time a couple times a week, and then another day do timed sets. My Polar HR monitor has a big face so I can generally read it for timed stuff. If you know how long a 100 or a 500 takes for example you can simply crank it up and go for time, ie 7 min hard, 20 sec rest (or what ever). Maybe a watch with a bigger face or some type of larger faced clock that can be submerged on those front bumpers (or what ever they are called).

Thanks for the video... very cool. I don't have a gauge but will consider it. Cool workout that I'll try as well George :)

I tried using my HRM in the pool but it's not a polar and I really can't see the numbers. Perhaps next season I will time myself in a pool I try to judge pace. I can see a clock on the wall so I may be able to figure something out.

Thanks for the comments!