Hi all!
I am pleased to report that my swim yardage and stamina has increased drastically since I last logged on here, and I even shaved off :44 of my 300 yard time during time trials for sprint triathlon.
I'm looking for recommendations on training paddles. I have suffered from two rotator cuff inflammation injuries in the past year alone without paddles, and while I have been fortunate to avoid a third, I could feel that inevitable tug while working with Speedo's flat, square training paddles.
I like training paddles in some of my workouts because they really work my arms and shoulders, but I'm looking for some with less of a flat edge that won't irritate my shoulder beyond some mild workout discomfort.
Any recommendations (I know the jury is up in the air whether training paddles are really good for swimmers of any sort, but I'd like to keep my options open)?
Thanks! :)
I'd have to agree with everyone else on the paddle usage with shoulder injuries. Or at least limit their usage. Paddles, fins, and other toys can make great training aids. But when it comes down to it, they're only aids. If you do go with paddles, I'd start out with a small distance and gradually build up.
That said, with shoulder problems, something like fingertip paddles may make sense. I have the Speedo version, and use them primarily for breaststroke and backstroke, but do occasionally use them for free.
And I echo Kirk and James, on the TYR catalyst. I have a pair that I got way back in 2000. I've replaced the bands many times (about every year), but the paddles themselves are still going strong :)
I'd have to agree with everyone else on the paddle usage with shoulder injuries. Or at least limit their usage. Paddles, fins, and other toys can make great training aids. But when it comes down to it, they're only aids. If you do go with paddles, I'd start out with a small distance and gradually build up.
That said, with shoulder problems, something like fingertip paddles may make sense. I have the Speedo version, and use them primarily for breaststroke and backstroke, but do occasionally use them for free.
And I echo Kirk and James, on the TYR catalyst. I have a pair that I got way back in 2000. I've replaced the bands many times (about every year), but the paddles themselves are still going strong :)
