Here's a question for you guys. Since I've been back in swimming, I've noticed alot more workouts contiaining the use of fins. When I used to swim in high school, we never used them. So really, what is the advantage of using fins during a work out and why would I want to use them? It seems like everytime I turnaround my workout says to kick with fins, or swim with fins. Any input on that would be much appreciated.
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Well, I do like going fast.
I've just started swimming this summer. I was on a neighborhood swim team when I was a kid, but nothing other than recreational swimming since. I'm 48, and swimming (as well as other exercise) has helped me lose 40 pounds. (now 6'2", 206)
So I'm a newbie, not in Masters, just swiming at the Y. I could very well be all wrong :)
I did some research that suggested using fins increased resistance, helped train your foot/legs to the right technique, and, most importantly to me, increased the cardio vascular workout.
(I also bought a number of books on swimming technique, but that's a different topic)
I'm in it (at this point) strictly for the fitness benefits.
Well, I do like going fast.
I've just started swimming this summer. I was on a neighborhood swim team when I was a kid, but nothing other than recreational swimming since. I'm 48, and swimming (as well as other exercise) has helped me lose 40 pounds. (now 6'2", 206)
So I'm a newbie, not in Masters, just swiming at the Y. I could very well be all wrong :)
I did some research that suggested using fins increased resistance, helped train your foot/legs to the right technique, and, most importantly to me, increased the cardio vascular workout.
(I also bought a number of books on swimming technique, but that's a different topic)
I'm in it (at this point) strictly for the fitness benefits.
