I was wondering how many of you out there, especially the coaches, feel about the use of pull buoys. Pulling sets are intended to put more stress on the upper body particularly when paddles are involved. Some of my favorite workouts include the use of these "water toys" as I like to refer to them.
Would it be safe to say that however that the buoy is actually a crutch for folks with poor body positioning and/or a weak kick ?There was a time time that I wouldn't even consider a set of five hundred yard repeats without my styrofoam lifesaver. Even during some of the longer sets I see many in the other lanes break out the buoys when the going gets tough. Any thoughts?
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I go much slower with a buoy (and in my usual stroke I don't kick much), so even during pulling sets I usually forego the buoy. I've noticed others who seem to go much faster with a buoy and use it as a 'crutch'. My question is why worry about what others do? I'm just happy seeing all these people working out and getting the best exercise around.
I go much slower with a buoy (and in my usual stroke I don't kick much), so even during pulling sets I usually forego the buoy. I've noticed others who seem to go much faster with a buoy and use it as a 'crutch'. My question is why worry about what others do? I'm just happy seeing all these people working out and getting the best exercise around.
