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About TraPlaGo
TraPlaGo Swim Training Plan Generator is a comprehensive training plan generator designed specifically for swimmers. The TraPlaGo app is dedicated to providing personalized and effective swim training plans. With a strong emphasis on the training principle of randomization, we aim to create training plans that are not only innovative and creative but also highly applicable to each swimmer's goals and abilities.
TraPlaGo originates from Training Plan Go! Related to the starter's commands "Ready, set, go" or "Take your marks" Go.
About NuInnovate
TraPlaGo is proudly created by NuInnovate!
NuInnovate's motto is "Improve with Purpose: Creating a world where every improvement serves a meaningful purpose". Their vision is driven by a simple yet profound belief: that every stride forward, every innovation, should be imbued with purpose. TraPlaGo is one of their brands within the sport sector. Kai Mindermann, a long-time competitive swimmer, who initiated TraPlaGo is the founder and CEO of NuInnovate.
About Kai Mindermann
I’ve been deeply committed to the sport of swimming since the age of 10, spending countless hours in the pool and participating in intensive training camps that push both physical and mental boundaries. With a training regimen that usually included one session a day (there was on day with five sessions!) — ranging from swimming to athletic workouts—my approach has always been to develop a well-rounded foundation, focusing on building endurance, speed, and strength.
Over the years, I’ve consistently trained 4-8 times a week, including early morning sessions that have taught me discipline and perseverance. While freestyle has been my primary stroke, I’ve also focused on breaststroke and sprint distances, achieving personal bests of 25.53 seconds for 50m freestyle, 57.25 seconds for 100m freestyle, and 32.15 seconds for 50m breaststroke.
My training philosophy has always centered on a holistic approach—incorporating different training modalities to achieve a balanced effect on performance, rather than narrowing in on a single technique. I really liked the varying workouts, I’ve gained a deep understanding of how training programs are optimized to meet specific goals, whether improving speed, stamina, or overall swimming mechanics.
Some of my most memorable and challenging training sessions have helped shape this mindset. One of the most intensive series I’ve completed was 60 repetitions of 100 meters, with every 5th 100 done at fast speed. Pushing through such sessions helped me build both physical endurance and mental resilience, reinforcing my belief in the power of consistent, varied training.
Another unforgettable moment came when I arrived late to the first session at a training camp — 12 minutes late, to be precise. As a consequence, I was handed the task of incorporating 2400 meters of butterfly into the following sessions. This experience not only tested my limits but taught me valuable lessons in perseverance and accountability—lessons that have influenced how I approach both my personal training and the broader philosophy behind swimming.
My experience spans from personal performance improvement to a broader understanding of how different types of training can lead to long-term success. Through years of disciplined practice and adaptation, I’ve built a comprehensive knowledge base that allows me to approach training with a strategic mindset.