I have heard numerous articles of how using flippers can improve your kick.... I would like to hear from those who have used flippers before on your training sets and the pros and cons of using one. I admit that I have tried it out before, but usually results in cramps after usage, and the skin at the back of my heel starts peeling. Despite all the bad exp I had, I still believe there certainly must be some good in using flippers. Thanks. :)
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I have used several types of fins over the years. I see nothing wrong with fins although they can be addictive, with out fins I feel slow as a snail. There are a number of types of fins, I would say to stay away from the real big heavy scuba fins. These are for moving your legs slowly as in snorkeling,or diving and not at a faster rate for a swimming aerobic workout. I like the TYR Flex fins and the Zoomers. The TYR fins are designed for swimmers if you look at them the blade is stright out from the foot. They will not last long however and they will split in the foot area. They do come in many sizes that are color coded. Mine are the yellow size ones. They will last about two years. The Zoomers will last longer and are more haevy made. I have had mine for at least 4 years. They take about a week to get used to. I wore mine for a few laps then took them off till I built up. I also was getting lower leg calf cramps from time to time with the bigger fins as my post on 'Charley Horse" states. They have been gone for a while now.
I have used several types of fins over the years. I see nothing wrong with fins although they can be addictive, with out fins I feel slow as a snail. There are a number of types of fins, I would say to stay away from the real big heavy scuba fins. These are for moving your legs slowly as in snorkeling,or diving and not at a faster rate for a swimming aerobic workout. I like the TYR Flex fins and the Zoomers. The TYR fins are designed for swimmers if you look at them the blade is stright out from the foot. They will not last long however and they will split in the foot area. They do come in many sizes that are color coded. Mine are the yellow size ones. They will last about two years. The Zoomers will last longer and are more haevy made. I have had mine for at least 4 years. They take about a week to get used to. I wore mine for a few laps then took them off till I built up. I also was getting lower leg calf cramps from time to time with the bigger fins as my post on 'Charley Horse" states. They have been gone for a while now.
