What is dry-land swim training?

Any exercise that is performed out of the pool for the intended purposes of improving swim speed is considered “dry-land” training; you are dry, and you are on land, as opposed to in the pool. Core, bands, swim trainers, plyometrics, strength training and flexibility training are all considered dry-land training techniques, as is running or cycling. Again, any activity not performed in the pool, with the purpose of improving swim performance is a form of dry-land swim training. This is an integral part of many swim programs, particularly in the off season. When a pool is closed for maintenance or adverse weather conditions, athletes can still work to improve their swim performance.