I like to swim with fins some days, I have the zoomers and some regular fins. I notice when I swim finless that I feel slow as a snail.If I have been using the fins for a couple of days. I know some swimmers that only use fins as thats the only way they have been able to learn, to them I say great what ever works for exercise but have noted to them that they should at least be able to swim finless to get out of the pool for safety if they fell into water anywhere.
This is ridiculous. I would say something else, but I don't want to trouble Jim M. to have to scold me.
There are numerous prior threads on fins.
There are numerous benefits to using fins. All elite coaches use them. Typically, it is best to have a specific purpose in mind when using them, not just mindlessly throw them on (unless you have a shoulder problem).
Maybe the term you're looking for is ridonkulous?
I agree with you 100%. With a specific purpose, any toy/swimming aid can be extremely beneficial. And I've worked my legs far more with fins than I ever could without. One of the toughest sets I've done over the past year was 100 FAST w/fins + paddles (when done correctly Paul said it can predict race times).
This is ridiculous. I would say something else, but I don't want to trouble Jim M. to have to scold me.
There are numerous prior threads on fins.
There are numerous benefits to using fins. All elite coaches use them. Typically, it is best to have a specific purpose in mind when using them, not just mindlessly throw them on (unless you have a shoulder problem).
Maybe the term you're looking for is ridonkulous?
I agree with you 100%. With a specific purpose, any toy/swimming aid can be extremely beneficial. And I've worked my legs far more with fins than I ever could without. One of the toughest sets I've done over the past year was 100 FAST w/fins + paddles (when done correctly Paul said it can predict race times).
