Our coach doesn't give specific times or workouts to use the snorkel. I love mine but I'm not sure when it's the best time to use it? I have been using it at the end in the pull sets but can it be effectively used in main cardio focused sets?
I finally figured out the nose clip thanks to the tip kindly posted in this forum. :applaud: Still I feel like I could be getting better use out of the snorkel.
Hence, a few followup questions (and emoticons) ...:worms:
Any tips on doing flip turns with a snorkel? I've been doing these awkward open turns that make my Finis snorkel slip to the side, but I've seen some of the speedy swimmers at my pool do fast turns with the snorkel, blowing out water post-streamline like orca whales. :bow: I have tried but I tend to get water in the snorkel and am afraid of breathing it in my lungs.
Also, are there recommended uses of the snorkel for strokes other than freestyle, for example, any breaststroke and fly drills? Don't worry, I am not thinking of trying it with backstroke. (:
Thanks!
It takes practice to turn. It forces you to keep head in line. Snorkel needs to be on straight and snug.
Always keep lungs inflated to clear the tube on turns and you will be fine. Dont worry about inhaling water, your body wont let that happen.
I use the snorkel also for fly, and ***, and have used it during hypoxic back
The MP snorkel is the best one I've tried by a long shot. Mouth piece a little bulky though
i have been using a Finis snorkel for a long time but bought the MP snorkel this go around. It helped that it was about $10 cheaper! The MP snorkel does not move around as much as the finis snorkel on turns due to the snorkel being closer to my face. I really like the snorkel but I find it harder to breath than the Finis snorkel. It reminds me of the Finis with the cardio cap. It may just be me but I think it's harder cardio vascularly, which is actually a good thing but definitely takes some getting used to.
