Device for restraining a swimmer

Abstract

A restraining device used to train a swimmer to swim or used for low impact exercise or physical therapy by keeping the user stationary in a pool and allows the swimmer to switch between a face up and a face down position without stopping, and does not require a large amount of space to utilize nor does it require pool modifications for use, and is easy to use and move.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A restraining device for in-place swimming in a pool, wherein a swimmer is tethered to the device and allows the swimmer to switch between swimming face up and swimming face down comprising:
 a) a system restraint designed to prevent the restraining device from moving forward during use;   b) a rotating arm having a first end and a second end rotatably attached to the system restraint via a swivel connector, which can rotate 360 degrees;   c) a first cord having a first end of the first cord attached to the first end of the rotating arm and a second cord having a first end attached to the second end of the rotating arm; and   d) wherein a second end of the first cord and a second end of the second cord are connected to a harness designed to fit the swimmer.   
     
     
         2 . The restraining device for in-place swimming in a pool according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotating arm is straight. 
     
     
         3 . The restraining device for in-place swimming in a pool according to  claim 1 , wherein the rotating arm is curved. 
     
     
         4 . The restraining device for in-place swimming in a pool according to  claim 1 , wherein the harness is adjustable in size. 
     
     
         5 . The restraining device for in-place swimming in a pool according to  claim 1 , wherein the first cord and the second cord are attached to the rotating arm by a quick release clamp.