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
we do our kicking very fast w/ short rest intervals (e.g. 12 x 100 @ 1:20 in SCYards)
Is that fast with long fins? I haven't used fins for so long I have no idea.
On my team we rarely do pull sets, but sometimes when we do we put a band around our ankles in addition to using a pull buoy. This makes a much bigger difference than you think it would! We don't swim long sets like this. Usually it will be something like alternating 50s pull with paddles, buoy and band followed by a 25 fast with paddles only. Lots of taking off and putting on equipment in this set...
we do our kicking very fast w/ short rest intervals (e.g. 12 x 100 @ 1:20 in SCYards)
Is that fast with long fins? I haven't used fins for so long I have no idea.
On my team we rarely do pull sets, but sometimes when we do we put a band around our ankles in addition to using a pull buoy. This makes a much bigger difference than you think it would! We don't swim long sets like this. Usually it will be something like alternating 50s pull with paddles, buoy and band followed by a 25 fast with paddles only. Lots of taking off and putting on equipment in this set...
