:drowning:
Yes, that's how I feel when there's any kickboard set. I know this kind of thing is good for me, but it's hair-tearing frustrating to do this. I know that there are techniques--kick from the hips, keep legs straight, etc. But even making my best effort at doing these things, I am beyond :frustrated: ... and it may be that as the frustration level rose, I tensed more and found it harder (telling self, "you idiot--others are doing this... why can't you?" which of course doesn't help, so I have to focus on my own workout).
Well, mostly the others are wearing fins, so that helped me somewhat to know that it wasn't just me. So I'm thinking I'll order a pair, but first two questions:
1. If you can recommend any videos or offer any tips that would help, that would be great;
2. Those who use fins: which ones have worked best for you?
Thanks for your suggestions. You could single-handedly save my kick. Is that not a good cause? ;)
Hey there Fish.... Love a beer man, espescailly one who likes GOOD beer. :) Alas, it tends to spill unless you're swimming to a swim up bar.
One other idea is to ditch the board and kick on your back. Do you as streamline with your arms and really push the water. I actually like those better than the board. The board tends to make you arch your back more and since it keeps your head above the water and your arms are extended, it doesn't really mimic real life much.
As for the vertical kick drills, it's basically treading water, but doing different things with it in short bursts. Try doing 30 seconds fast, then recover and repeat. Other times you can do 30 seconds with your arms up all the way or with half way with your elbows parallel to the water. Try different things to really get the heart rate up there.
And for the rest of you, thanks for the tips about the TYR burners. May have to check those out. I currently use the AquaSphere Alpha fins and like how soft and comfortable they are. Never got any blisters like some of the other folks get with fins. www.swimoutlet.com/.../
Hey there Fish.... Love a beer man, espescailly one who likes GOOD beer. :) Alas, it tends to spill unless you're swimming to a swim up bar.
One other idea is to ditch the board and kick on your back. Do you as streamline with your arms and really push the water. I actually like those better than the board. The board tends to make you arch your back more and since it keeps your head above the water and your arms are extended, it doesn't really mimic real life much.
As for the vertical kick drills, it's basically treading water, but doing different things with it in short bursts. Try doing 30 seconds fast, then recover and repeat. Other times you can do 30 seconds with your arms up all the way or with half way with your elbows parallel to the water. Try different things to really get the heart rate up there.
And for the rest of you, thanks for the tips about the TYR burners. May have to check those out. I currently use the AquaSphere Alpha fins and like how soft and comfortable they are. Never got any blisters like some of the other folks get with fins. www.swimoutlet.com/.../
