Swimming training system and methods of use

Abstract

A swimming training system is described herein that includes a vertical pillar connected to a horizontal sliding grooved bar with flexible rope or tether member to be tied to a swimmer's belt to provide float support while in the swimming crawl position. In a related embodiment, the training system is configured for portability and yet in another example embodiment the training system is configured to be permanently affixed to a large commercial swimming pool such as used in a fitness club. Not only can this system be used widely for beginners to learn how to swim but it can also be used by experienced swimmers who are seeking to improve their swimming technique or are using same to as a resistance training aid.

Description

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates generally to a swimming teaching aid and system that provides an elevated conveyor system to support a swimmer but allow free range of motion for a variety of swimming strokes.[0002]In many common production lines and other assembly applications, workpieces are transported along an overhead rail, for instance a monorail. Motor-driven trolleys travel along the rail to and between various workstations. Electrical conductors can be provided along the rail to provide power. The carriages carry workpieces along the path defined by the rail for delivering the workpieces to the various workstations. However, there is no frame structure designed to support a swimmer in a pool.[0003]Currently there are a number of solutions for teaching people how to swim. The most common way to teach people how to swim is to either use flotation devices or having someone hold the person up in the water. Some of these solutions attempt to make ...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a swimming training system and device that includes a support frame which helps to promote safety and provides peace of mind to new swimmers. Since the swimming is recommended by exercise experts to enhance individual health, this invention will help those people who desire to learn how to swim while helping to lower some of the risk. One of the advantages of the swim training system described herein is that it will hold the user right at the surface level of the water, yet enable them to move up and down a designated lane in a pool to practice swimming.

Problems solved by technology

However, there is no frame structure designed to support a swimmer in a pool.

Some of these solutions attempt to make beginner swimmers feel more comfortable in the water, but these solutions are inconvenient and fail to meet the needs of the industry because small children and first time swimmers still need to have a person close by in the event something happens.

Other solutions attempt to teach people to swim, such as holding a Sheppard's hook near the swimmer, but these solutions are similarly unable to meet the needs of the industry because they require one-on-one supervision, are typically uncomfortable and restrict the motion of a swimmer.

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