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 quite a lot of long, fast swims, with little rest with pull bouy and paddles. I look at these sets like James mentioned, as weight training in the pool. We do a mix of distances, but my favorite is the 10x300 set on 1.10 pace in short course yards. This one is a killer!
I have also become addicted to my snorkel and try to use this every workout. I find it really helps me work my stroke, by eliminating breathing. I have actually found that it helps my turns, because unless my streamline is right off the wall I will rip the snorkel off on the push off the wall.
We do quite a lot of long, fast swims, with little rest with pull bouy and paddles. I look at these sets like James mentioned, as weight training in the pool. We do a mix of distances, but my favorite is the 10x300 set on 1.10 pace in short course yards. This one is a killer!
I have also become addicted to my snorkel and try to use this every workout. I find it really helps me work my stroke, by eliminating breathing. I have actually found that it helps my turns, because unless my streamline is right off the wall I will rip the snorkel off on the push off the wall.
