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User Manual

SWIM ANALYSIS - Professional platform for swimming analysis

Introduction

Welcome to SWIM ANALYSIS, a professional platform for analyzing, tracking, and improving swimming performance. This tool is designed for coaches and swimmers who want to record, analyze, and optimize their swimming times through detailed tracking and advanced analysis tools.

This manual will guide you through the main functionalities of the platform and explain how to get the most out of all its features.

SWIM ANALYSIS is a comprehensive tool that allows you to record times, analyze trends, set goals, and optimize race strategies. Everything you need to improve swimming performance is integrated into a single platform.

Registration and Login

User Registration

To start using SWIM ANALYSIS, you must create an account:

  1. Visit the home page and click "Create Account"
  2. Complete the form with your personal information:
    • First and last name
    • Email address (this will be your username)
    • Password
    • Club name (optional)
    • Country (optional)
  3. Click "Create Account"

After registering, you can log in immediately.

Login

To access your account:

  1. Click "Login" in the navigation bar
  2. Enter your email and password
  3. Check "Remember Me" if you want to stay logged in
  4. Click "Login"
If you forget your password, you can reset it using the password recovery process explained in the next section.
Login Screen

Login Screen

Password Management

Recovering a Forgotten Password

If you've forgotten your password, follow these steps to reset it:

  1. On the login page, click the "Forgot Password?" link
  2. Enter your registered email address
  3. Click the "Reset Password" button
  4. Check your email for a message with a password reset link (valid for 48 hours)
  5. Click the link in the email to open the reset password page
  6. Enter your new password and confirm it
  7. Click "Reset Password" to save your new password
  8. You'll be redirected to the login page where you can now log in with your new password
Forgot Password Screen

Forgot Password Screen

Email Confirmation Screen

Check Your Email for Reset Instructions

Password Reset Form

Password Reset Form

Password Reset Success

Password Reset Success

Password reset links expire after 48 hours. If your link has expired, you'll need to restart the password recovery process.

Changing Your Password

If you know your current password and want to change it to a new one, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Click on your name or profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen
  3. Select "Profile" from the dropdown menu
  4. On the Profile page, you'll see two sections: "Profile Information" and "Change Password"
  5. In the "Change Password" section:
    • Enter your current password
    • Enter your new password (must be at least 8 characters)
    • Confirm your new password
    • Use the show/hide buttons (eye icons) to see what you're typing
  6. Click the "Change Password" button to save your changes
Change Password Form

Change Password Form on Profile Page

For security, your password should be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information like your name or birthdate.

Swimmer Management

Before recording times, you need to add your swimmers' profiles.

Swimmer Management

Swimmer Management Panel

Add New Swimmer

  1. Access the "My Swimmers" section from the main menu
  2. Click the "New Swimmer" button
  3. Complete the form with the information:
    • First and last name
    • Email (optional)
    • Date of birth
    • Gender
  4. Click "Save Swimmer"

Edit Swimmer Information

  1. Go to "My Swimmers"
  2. Find the swimmer you want to edit
  3. Click the edit icon (pencil)
  4. Modify the necessary information
  5. Click "Save Changes"

Delete Swimmer

  1. Go to "My Swimmers"
  2. Find the swimmer you want to delete
  3. Click the delete icon (trash)
  4. Confirm deletion in the dialog box
Deleting a swimmer will also delete all associated time records.

Analysis Tools

SWIM ANALYSIS offers a comprehensive suite of analysis tools to optimize your swimmers' performance, including time recording, progress tracking, statistical analysis, and performance simulations.

Time Recording

This tool allows you to record and store your swimmers' times in training and competitions.

Time Analysis

Time Analysis Graph

To record a time:

  1. Access "Analysis Tools" > "Time Recording"
  2. Select the registration level (Basic, Pro, Elite)
    • Basic: Records lap times and total time
    • Pro: Adds stroke frequency and intermediate metrics
    • Elite: Complete biomechanical analysis
  3. Complete the form with:
    • Swimmer selection
    • Competition/training
    • Date
    • Swimming style
    • Distance
    • Pool length
    • Total time
  4. Record lap times
    • You can activate "Calculate times automatically" for uniform distribution
  5. Click "Save Record"

The system will automatically calculate metrics such as average speed and pace per 100m.

Progress

This tool provides a comprehensive view of your swimmers' performance progress over time, helping you track improvement and identify trends.

Progress Analysis

Performance Progress Analysis

Key features of the Progress tab:

  • Filter Controls: Select specific stroke types and distances to focus your analysis
  • Detailed Performance Table: Displays all recorded times with dates and improvement trends
  • Visual Indicators: Green downward arrows show time improvements with the exact amount of improvement
  • Performance Line Chart: Visualizes time progression with an intuitive display where lower points on the chart represent better (faster) times

To use the Progress tool:

  1. Navigate to a swimmer's profile and click the "Progress" tab
  2. Use the dropdown filters at the top to select:
    • Stroke type (e.g., Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, or All)
    • Distance (e.g., 50m, 100m, 200m, or All)
  3. Review the performance table showing:
    • Event name
    • Date of recording
    • Achieved time
    • Improvement trend (with green arrows for improvement)
  4. Analyze the performance line chart that visualizes progress over time, with better times appearing at the bottom of the chart
Compare performance across different time periods to identify training effectiveness and seasonal patterns. The chart's orientation makes improvement trends visually intuitive - a downward line indicates improving performance.

Statistics

The Statistics tool provides a data-driven overview of your swimmer's performance metrics, personal bests, and improvement patterns.

Performance Statistics

Performance Statistics Dashboard

The Statistics tab is divided into three main components:

1. Personal Bests

This section displays the swimmer's best times for each event:

  • Event name (stroke and distance)
  • Best recorded time
  • Date when the best time was achieved

2. Recent Improvements

This section highlights performance gains made by the swimmer:

  • Event name
  • Time improvement (displayed in both absolute time and percentage)
  • Time period over which the improvement occurred

3. Event Distribution

A pie chart visualization showing the breakdown of recorded times by event type:

  • Color-coded segments representing different strokes and distances
  • Percentage distribution of each event in the swimmer's record
  • Legend identifying each event type

To access and use the Statistics:

  1. Navigate to a swimmer's profile
  2. Click the "Statistics" tab
  3. Review the automatically generated statistical analysis
Use the Statistics tab to identify a swimmer's strengths (events with the best times) and areas with the greatest improvement potential. The Event Distribution chart helps ensure balanced training across all event types.

What If?

This tool allows you to simulate scenarios and optimize race strategies.

What If simulation tool

"What If" simulation interface

To use the tool:

  1. Access "Analysis Tools" > "What If?"
  2. Configure the parameters:
    • Select the swimmer
    • Choose the swimming style
    • Select the distance
    • Choose pool length
  3. View the summary with:
    • Current best time
    • Average speed
    • Target time
    • Desired improvement percentage
  4. Analyze:
    • Historical performance graph
    • Comparative table of lap times
    • Current vs. ideal performance graphs

This tool allows you to answer the question "What would happen if the swimmer improved their time by a certain percentage?" and see how that time would be distributed across each lap.

Use different simulation strategies such as "maintain constant effort", "faster start" or "stronger finish" to find the optimal strategy for each swimmer.

Target Time

This tool allows you to establish training zones and objectives based on current performance.

To use the tool:

  1. Access "Analysis Tools" > "Target Time"
  2. Configure the parameters:
    • Select the swimmer
    • Choose the swimming style
    • Select the distance
    • Choose pool length
  3. The system will display:
    • Training zones (Z1 to Z6)
    • Intensity percentages
    • Recommended times for each zone
    • Pace per 100m for each zone
  4. Consult the "Times by Distance" table that shows recommended times for different distances in each training zone

This tool is especially useful for planning specific training sessions according to different intensities.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch tool allows you to time multiple swimmers simultaneously during training or competition.

The latest version includes a card-based layout that lets you monitor up to 4 swimmers side by side on tablets or computers, making it easier to track multiple athletes at once.

Stopwatch Card Layout

New Stopwatch Card Layout with Individual Timing Controls

Key Features:

  • Card-based design with uniform layout
  • Select multiple swimmers to time simultaneously
  • Individual stop buttons for each swimmer
  • Record competition name instead of number of laps
  • Consistent styling with clearly visible swimmer numbers and names
  • Focus on essential timing data for better readability

To use the Stopwatch:

  1. Access the "Stopwatch" option from the main menu
  2. In the setup phase:
    • Select the swimmers you want to time
    • Enter the competition name
    • Choose swimming style
    • Specify distance and pool length
    • Click "Start Timing"
  3. During timing:
    • Press the main "Start" button to begin timing all swimmers
    • Use "Record Lap" button to record splits for individual swimmers
    • Use individual "Stop" buttons to stop timing specific swimmers
    • When all swimmers have finished, use "Save All Times" to record the data
The stopwatch is designed for multi-swimmer timing with an intuitive interface. Each swimmer's card displays their current time, lap information, and individual controls.

Training Planning

SWIM ANALYSIS includes a powerful planning system to structure the training season.

Training Planning

Training Planning View

Create Training Plan

  1. Access "Planning" > "Create New Plan"
  2. Define the basic information:
    • Plan name
    • Start and end dates
    • Description
  3. Configure macrocycles and mesocycles using the enhanced date selectors
  4. Add competitions and tests to the plan
  5. Define the weekly volumes
  6. Save the plan
Training Plan Editor

Enhanced Training Plan Editor with Mesocycle Management

The new plan editor provides several improvements:

  • Direct editing of macrocycles and mesocycles with calendar-based date selectors
  • Calendar selectors allow selecting dates beyond the current plan's end date, with automatic plan duration adjustment
  • Simplified free-text entry for macrocycle and mesocycle types instead of limited dropdown options
  • Add, edit, and remove competitions and tests inline
  • Intuitive interface for defining training blocks and competitive events
  • Automatic week number calculations for better organization
When selecting dates beyond the current plan's end date, the system will automatically extend the plan duration to accommodate your selections.

Working with Macrocycles, Mesocycles, Competitions and Tests

The planning system has been enhanced to provide a more flexible and intuitive experience when creating and managing training cycles and events:

Macrocycles

  • Each macrocycle represents a major training phase
  • Simply enter a descriptive name in the "Type" field - you can now use any text instead of selecting from a predefined list
  • Set start and end dates using the calendar selectors
  • The system automatically calculates and displays the week numbers for reference

Mesocycles

  • Mesocycles are sub-phases within macrocycles
  • Like with macrocycles, you can now enter any descriptive text for the mesocycle type
  • The date selectors help you choose appropriate training periods
  • Week numbers are calculated automatically based on the plan's start date

Competitions

  • Add competitions to mark important events in your training plan
  • Each competition includes name, type, and date fields
  • The system shows the corresponding week number below the date field for easy reference
  • You can add multiple competitions and remove them as needed

Tests

  • Tests allow you to schedule performance evaluations
  • Include a descriptive name, date, and optional description
  • Like competitions, tests display their corresponding week number for better planning
  • Tests can be added and removed dynamically while creating your plan
When modifying dates, the system automatically recalculates week numbers to ensure consistency throughout your training plan. All changes are visually reflected in real-time for improved planning accuracy.

Calendar View

The enhanced calendar view allows you to visualize the entire training plan with improved navigation:

Calendar View

Enhanced Calendar View with Month Navigation

Key features of the calendar view:

  • Responsive monthly calendar with intuitive navigation controls
  • Clear visualization of competitions and tests with color-coded indicators
  • Enhanced month navigation with "Previous" and "Next" buttons for easy browsing
  • Color-coded mesocycles displayed at the bottom for reference

The calendar view makes it easy to identify key events and training phases at a glance, helping coaches and athletes maintain a clear overview of the training cycle.

PDF Export

The PDF export feature allows you to generate comprehensive documents for your training plans:

  1. Navigate to the plan view
  2. Click on the "Export to PDF" button
  3. The system will generate a complete PDF document

The exported PDF includes:

  • Complete plan information with dates and description
  • Mesocycle breakdown with types and durations
  • Competition and test schedule
  • Weekly volume progression
  • Clear messages when sections are empty
PDF exports open in a new tab, making it easy to print or save the document without losing your place in the application.

Technical Aspects

System Requirements

SWIM ANALYSIS is a web application that works in any modern browser. For the best experience, we recommend:

  • Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari (updated versions)
  • Stable internet connection
  • Minimum screen resolution of 1280x720 (though it is responsive for mobile devices)

Data Types

  • Swimming styles: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Medley
  • Distances: 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m
  • Pool lengths: 25m, 50m, 25y
  • Time format: mm:ss.cc (minutes:seconds.hundredths)

Security

  • The platform uses encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect your data
  • Passwords are securely stored using hashing techniques
  • Sessions with limited duration to protect your account
  • Protection against common attacks such as XSS and CSRF

Data Backup

We recommend periodically exporting important data to have an additional backup. The platform performs automatic backups, but it's a good practice to maintain your own backups.

Contact and Support

If you need help or have any questions about SWIM ANALYSIS, you can contact us through:

  • Email: info@grupoatlas.cl
  • Contact form: Accessible from the "Contact" section of the website
  • Service hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access SWIM ANALYSIS from my mobile device?

Yes, the platform is optimized to work on mobile devices and tablets, although some advanced analysis tools may be more comfortable to use on larger screens.

How many swimmers can I register?

There is no limit to the number of swimmers you can register in your account.

Is it possible to export my swimmers' data and training plans?

Yes! You can export your training plans to PDF for printing or sharing with your team. Additionally, the application allows exporting swimmer time data for further analysis.

How can I suggest new features?

You can send your suggestions through the contact form or directly to our email.

Thank you for choosing SWIM ANALYSIS! We hope this platform helps you improve your swimmers' performance and achieve new successes in the world of swimming.