is kickboard beneficial

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Hi all, It's so funny--sometimes I see people at the pool who really go at it with the kickboard...and then other people wouldn't touch one if their life depended upon it. I'll admit, I don't use one--mainly becuase I'm impatient, feel like I'm not going anywhere, and am a purist to a fault sometimes. But, if you think that it's worthwhile, I would incoporate it, all for the sake of improvement. The great questions are: Will training with a kickboard make me a better, faster, super awesome swimmer? And, if you train with one--why? Or, why not? Thanks everybody (you know you're my outlet!) JoAnne -aka, Jerrycat ;)
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    Kicking withour a board is probably better training than kicking with a board simply becuase it is more difficult to do and it simulates the swim position more closely. Of course if you have dificulty doing a kick set with out a board, then use one. Otherwise try doing most kick sets without...
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    Kicking withour a board is probably better training than kicking with a board simply becuase it is more difficult to do and it simulates the swim position more closely. Of course if you have dificulty doing a kick set with out a board, then use one. Otherwise try doing most kick sets without...
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