: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? ;)
Hello,
There's another thread in this forum called
"Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible."
Where I provided a program for anyone who wants to become a better and faster kicker. IT WILL WORK.
Step 1) test where you are now
have someone time you for a 25 kick with a board where you warm up a bit before then rest a little and you kick that 25 AFAP
AS FAST AS POSSIBLE for time.
Post your results to the "Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible." thread
Step 2 have a good swimmer or coach watch you kick above and underwater to identify any kicking technique issues & offer you replacement to correct your technique errors.
Step 3 do this set at least 3 times a week
4 x (2 x 25)
odds: easy on 1:00 or 1:30
evens: kick AFAP on :30, 45 or 1:00
Step 4 retest once a week, for 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks
do a 25 kick AFAP for time. and
Post your results & any comments to the "Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible." thread
If you're a slow kicker, it's hard to do longer kicking sets because you might not be able to make the intervals and you fall behind.
As you improve your technique and speed, you can add in a few 50's 75's or 100's
but first get faster for short distance sprint kicks.
Ande
Hello,
There's another thread in this forum called
"Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible."
Where I provided a program for anyone who wants to become a better and faster kicker. IT WILL WORK.
Step 1) test where you are now
have someone time you for a 25 kick with a board where you warm up a bit before then rest a little and you kick that 25 AFAP
AS FAST AS POSSIBLE for time.
Post your results to the "Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible." thread
Step 2 have a good swimmer or coach watch you kick above and underwater to identify any kicking technique issues & offer you replacement to correct your technique errors.
Step 3 do this set at least 3 times a week
4 x (2 x 25)
odds: easy on 1:00 or 1:30
evens: kick AFAP on :30, 45 or 1:00
Step 4 retest once a week, for 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks
do a 25 kick AFAP for time. and
Post your results & any comments to the "Help! My Flutter Kick is Horrible." thread
If you're a slow kicker, it's hard to do longer kicking sets because you might not be able to make the intervals and you fall behind.
As you improve your technique and speed, you can add in a few 50's 75's or 100's
but first get faster for short distance sprint kicks.
Ande
