Struggling to spark quick and easy conversations in your swimming community? This or That templates offer a playful way to boost participation and get members talking. Dive in and watch engagement grow with these ready-to-use prompts.
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This or That prompts are highly effective because they lower the barrier to participation. Members only need to make a simple choice, which is far less intimidating than composing a lengthy response. This simplicity encourages even passive or quieter members to join in.
The playful, relatable nature of these questions taps into members' personal experiences and preferences, making conversations feel light and inclusive. By focusing on universally relevant swimming topics and fun contrasts, you invite spontaneous engagement and foster a sense of community. These quick-fire choices often lead to further discussion as members share their reasons or debate their picks, deepening connections in a relaxed way.
Freestyle or backstroke - which would you swim for fun?
💡 Example: "Freestyle or backstroke - which would you swim for fun?"
Indoor pool or outdoor pool - where do you prefer to swim?
💡 Example: "Indoor pool or outdoor pool - where do you prefer to swim?"
Morning swim or evening swim - what is your vibe?
💡 Example: "Morning swim or evening swim - what is your vibe?"
Swim with goggles or without - what do you choose?
💡 Example: "Swim with goggles or without - what do you choose?"
Flip turns or open turns - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Flip turns or open turns - which do you prefer?"
Swimming laps or relaxing in the water - what's your style?
💡 Example: "Swimming laps or relaxing in the water - what's your style?"
Swimsuit or swim trunks - what do you wear?
💡 Example: "Swimsuit or swim trunks - what do you wear?"
Saltwater or freshwater - which do you prefer to swim in?
💡 Example: "Saltwater or freshwater - which do you prefer to swim in?"
Swim for speed or swim for distance - what's your goal?
💡 Example: "Swim for speed or swim for distance - what's your goal?"
Solo swim or group swim - which do you enjoy more?
💡 Example: "Solo swim or group swim - which do you enjoy more?"
Butterfly or breaststroke - which is more fun for you?
💡 Example: "Butterfly or breaststroke - which is more fun for you?"
Swim cap or no swim cap - what do you pick?
💡 Example: "Swim cap or no swim cap - what do you pick?"
Short sprints or long steady swims - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Short sprints or long steady swims - which do you prefer?"
Ocean swim or lake swim - where would you rather go?
💡 Example: "Ocean swim or lake swim - where would you rather go?"
Practice drills or just swim laps - what do you choose?
💡 Example: "Practice drills or just swim laps - what do you choose?"
Early bird swimmer or night owl swimmer?
💡 Example: "Early bird swimmer or night owl swimmer?"
Lap counter or just go by feel - how do you track your swims?
💡 Example: "Lap counter or just go by feel - how do you track your swims?"
Swim fins or hand paddles - which would you rather use?
💡 Example: "Swim fins or hand paddles - which would you rather use?"
Poolside snacks - fruit or energy bars?
💡 Example: "Poolside snacks - fruit or energy bars?"
Swim meet or leisure swim - which do you look forward to?
💡 Example: "Swim meet or leisure swim - which do you look forward to?"
Music in your ears or just water sounds - how do you swim?
💡 Example: "Music in your ears or just water sounds - how do you swim?"
Long course pool or short course pool - pick your favorite.
💡 Example: "Long course pool or short course pool - pick your favorite."
Swim in a lane or open water - which is more exciting?
💡 Example: "Swim in a lane or open water - which is more exciting?"
Dryland workout or swim training - what do you prefer on off days?
💡 Example: "Dryland workout or swim training - what do you prefer on off days?"
Kickboard or pull buoy - what's your go-to tool?
💡 Example: "Kickboard or pull buoy - what's your go-to tool?"
Swim in the rain or wait for sunshine?
💡 Example: "Swim in the rain or wait for sunshine?"
Watch swimming on TV or swim yourself?
💡 Example: "Watch swimming on TV or swim yourself?"
Goggles - tinted or clear lenses?
💡 Example: "Goggles - tinted or clear lenses?"
Swim for fitness or swim for fun - what motivates you more?
💡 Example: "Swim for fitness or swim for fun - what motivates you more?"
Start the swim with a dive or a push off?
💡 Example: "Start the swim with a dive or a push off?"
Cool down with a gentle swim or just relax poolside?
💡 Example: "Cool down with a gentle swim or just relax poolside?"
Swim with friends or swim solo - which do you pick and why?
💡 Example: "Swim with friends or swim solo - which do you pick and why?"
Pool float or pool noodle - which is more fun?
💡 Example: "Pool float or pool noodle - which is more fun?"
Swim in a heated pool or brave the cold water?
💡 Example: "Swim in a heated pool or brave the cold water?"
Short swim session or marathon swim - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Short swim session or marathon swim - which do you prefer?"
Swim at the beach or in a pool - where is your happy place?
💡 Example: "Swim at the beach or in a pool - where is your happy place?"
Swim for fun or swim for competition - what is your style?
💡 Example: "Swim for fun or swim for competition - what is your style?"
Watch Olympics swimming or local swim meet - what excites you more?
💡 Example: "Watch Olympics swimming or local swim meet - what excites you more?"
Swim with a coach or train yourself?
💡 Example: "Swim with a coach or train yourself?"
Pool deck sandals or barefoot - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Pool deck sandals or barefoot - which do you prefer?"
Swim during summer or all year round?
💡 Example: "Swim during summer or all year round?"
If you had to pick - pool party or swim workout?
💡 Example: "If you had to pick - pool party or swim workout?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform as a post or story. Encourage quick replies by tagging members or adding a simple call to action. Mix up the topics to keep things fresh and relevant, and try featuring member responses to encourage more participation. For best results, post at regular intervals and respond to answers to keep the conversation flowing.
These This or That templates are designed for all platforms. For best results, use short text for Twitter, add images or polls for Instagram and Facebook, and encourage quick replies on platforms like Discord or Slack. Adjust formatting to fit the platform's style and features, such as using stories, polls, or chat threads.
A This or That template is a simple post format that presents two contrasting options and invites members to pick one, sparking quick engagement.
Aim for once or twice a week to keep the community active, but adjust frequency based on member response and overall engagement.
Yes, feel free to tweak the wording or options to better match your community's interests or current events.
Yes, all prompts are lighthearted and non-controversial, making them suitable for a wide range of age groups.
Tag members, respond to answers, and occasionally ask members to share their reasons to make posts more engaging.
Absolutely. The prompts are designed to appeal to both competitive and casual swimmers with a mix of topics.
Yes, these templates are crafted for all major platforms. Adjust formatting as needed for stories, polls, or threads.