: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? ;)
Steve, it was great seeing you at the Athens meet! Good to see too Elaine!
Steve, do you know of videos of vertical kick drills--I've heard of them, but I've not actually seen them in action.
No video needed for the way I do them. I just hold an upright position with my hands at the sides of my legs and kick to keep my face above the surface. I have to kick forcefully or I will be standing on the bottom of the pool - lol. When I initially tried the dolphin this way, my upper half would move about awkwardly. By learning to control this I likely corrected the problem
Steve, it was great seeing you at the Athens meet! Good to see too Elaine!
Steve, do you know of videos of vertical kick drills--I've heard of them, but I've not actually seen them in action.
No video needed for the way I do them. I just hold an upright position with my hands at the sides of my legs and kick to keep my face above the surface. I have to kick forcefully or I will be standing on the bottom of the pool - lol. When I initially tried the dolphin this way, my upper half would move about awkwardly. By learning to control this I likely corrected the problem
