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.
Thanks for all suggestions
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Use paddles sparingly. 500 or a 1000 in each workout is too much, especially if you just started using paddles this year.
Use paddles the way you'd use super sets in weigh lifting, in small doses to get a short period of a good muscle burn.
They're for stenghtenining, not for going faster in regular workout sets.
200 pull wth paddles each workout with a longer, maybe 500 once a week is plenty. Maybe towards the end of a warmup, after some kicking, to get a good muscle burn.
Use them too much, and you'll overwork your muscles, especially the smaler ones.
Use paddles sparingly. 500 or a 1000 in each workout is too much, especially if you just started using paddles this year.
Use paddles the way you'd use super sets in weigh lifting, in small doses to get a short period of a good muscle burn.
They're for stenghtenining, not for going faster in regular workout sets.
200 pull wth paddles each workout with a longer, maybe 500 once a week is plenty. Maybe towards the end of a warmup, after some kicking, to get a good muscle burn.
Use them too much, and you'll overwork your muscles, especially the smaler ones.
