Hi everyone, got a question on the use of hand paddles. I've been swimming over a year now, (about 4 times a week, 3000 yards average). 2 months ago I encorporated hand paddles into my workout. Usually about 500-1000 yards, typically 50,s and 100's on a interval such as .45 or1:30. Since then, the last 3 times I swam freestyle events (mainly100's & 200's), my times have actually fallen off. My yearly big meet is coming up in the end of April. Should I discontinue the use of them soon. Could my arms be overworked and tired? I have absolutely no shoulder/arm pain because of them.
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Would you say one has to use hand paddles to achieve top results or is it possible without them?I have never used hand paddles since I started swimming.I started in August and got my 100 meter free from 1:50 to 1:06.I do not want to damage my stroke or stress my shoulders with paddles...
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Would you say one has to use hand paddles to achieve top results or is it possible without them?I have never used hand paddles since I started swimming.I started in August and got my 100 meter free from 1:50 to 1:06.I do not want to damage my stroke or stress my shoulders with paddles...
