Total Newby Workout Needed Quick!

I am working on a masters swimming story for Men's Health, and my editor wants a basic introductory workout that guys who basically know how to swim but aren't swimmers to give the sport a try on their own. Since there is such a huge variance in skill levels, etc., I didn't want to give times for sets, etc. but maybe come up with some basic rest intervals. Anyhow, I am desperate for ideas here. If you have coached neophyte masters, or have been a neophyte master yourself and can recall an early practice that inspired you, please let me know as soon as possible what this is. I was thinking of the following basic approach: warm up possible drill set main set (probably 50s with 10-15 seconds rest) kick set cool down The whole thing designed to last maybe a half hour or so. The idea is to let these guys try it on their own, in a way that they might actually like, then urge them to look into finding a team. Thanks for your help!
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  • A pyramid has much to recommend it over a set of boring 50s. Maybe suggest they try to do last 25 fast, compare time with first? Toys are assumed in Masters swimming (no? yes?), so at least describe the use of, e.g., a pull buoy, and suggest a slow, easy lap with pull buoy for recovery rather than swimmer standing around huffing and puffing. I like the idea of multiple drills in a sidebar. :agree:
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  • A pyramid has much to recommend it over a set of boring 50s. Maybe suggest they try to do last 25 fast, compare time with first? Toys are assumed in Masters swimming (no? yes?), so at least describe the use of, e.g., a pull buoy, and suggest a slow, easy lap with pull buoy for recovery rather than swimmer standing around huffing and puffing. I like the idea of multiple drills in a sidebar. :agree:
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