This plan is designed for the experienced athlete who has maintained some level of fitness while out of the pool. If you have been completely inactive for a month or more (or are completely new to strength training), this plan may progress too quickly for you. If you are currently injured or experiencing pain, you should not continue with this plan.
The purpose of this plan is to build strength, serve as a technique reminder, and to prepare your body to return to swimming. This plan includes basic cardiovascular exercise recommendations, however the focus is on strength and conditioning.
You will need elastic tubing or bands as well as light weights that can be actual exercise equipment or items you can find around the house (bottles of water, soup cans, etc).