Started swimming again after quite a few years off. I have found I have developed a strong addiction to my pull bouy which I affectionately call my "diaper"...... (as well as wearing my paddles). I do most of my main sets with them both on. I don't seem to have any shoulder problems using the paddles so often ...... which surprises me.
I'm wondering if this is a healthy addiction. Then again, I am old and need my diaper to stay a float easier.
John Smith
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Having said that, my new addiction are the Finis agility paddles, the first paddles I've liked swimming with in 40 years of training. My second new addiction is the snorkel, but I have to use that sparingly since I also have coordination problems breathing while swimming.
Below Average Coordination Patrick
Pull the snorkel straps very tight, so that when you come off the wall, the force of the water doesn't push it sideways. Big breath before the turn, so that you can give a big clearing blast after the turn. And if you need to, wear a nose clip...
YMMV.
And I've just started using the Agility paddles, too...
Having said that, my new addiction are the Finis agility paddles, the first paddles I've liked swimming with in 40 years of training. My second new addiction is the snorkel, but I have to use that sparingly since I also have coordination problems breathing while swimming.
Below Average Coordination Patrick
Pull the snorkel straps very tight, so that when you come off the wall, the force of the water doesn't push it sideways. Big breath before the turn, so that you can give a big clearing blast after the turn. And if you need to, wear a nose clip...
YMMV.
And I've just started using the Agility paddles, too...
