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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I do have " the rack ". I seem to have most " pool toys ", stretch bands, cords, balance ball, medicine ball etc. If I see something that interests me I usually try it out, both for myself and also to see if it helps in coaching.
The rack is simple to use and does allow you to control the stretching force very well. You have more control then you get by putting your feet under a couch.
Having said that, stretching feet under a coach can work vey well and you may find that you are happy with the results and can save the cost of buying "the rack".
Marty Hull recommends soaking the feet in warm water for a period before stretching and that does seem to help.
Using fins does also stretch the ankles. Eventually you will reach your limit and be unable to increase that range of motion further. I coach quite a few triathletes and boy are their ankles tight !
I do have " the rack ". I seem to have most " pool toys ", stretch bands, cords, balance ball, medicine ball etc. If I see something that interests me I usually try it out, both for myself and also to see if it helps in coaching.
The rack is simple to use and does allow you to control the stretching force very well. You have more control then you get by putting your feet under a couch.
Having said that, stretching feet under a coach can work vey well and you may find that you are happy with the results and can save the cost of buying "the rack".
Marty Hull recommends soaking the feet in warm water for a period before stretching and that does seem to help.
Using fins does also stretch the ankles. Eventually you will reach your limit and be unable to increase that range of motion further. I coach quite a few triathletes and boy are their ankles tight !
