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.
I feel the same way about kicking with the fins on as I do about kicking with a kick board. Lots of kicking with the kick board makes a person good at: kicking with a kick board! While I do spend some practice time with fins on and some with a kickboard (or both), I need to practice my events more. Last time I checked masters competition does not allow fins or kickboards in a race! So I use those training tools on a limited basis because I don't have that much pool time. I guess everyone will have to find their own point of diminishing returns. . .
I feel the same way about kicking with the fins on as I do about kicking with a kick board. Lots of kicking with the kick board makes a person good at: kicking with a kick board! While I do spend some practice time with fins on and some with a kickboard (or both), I need to practice my events more. Last time I checked masters competition does not allow fins or kickboards in a race! So I use those training tools on a limited basis because I don't have that much pool time. I guess everyone will have to find their own point of diminishing returns. . .
