here you go, the thread you've been waiting for
SWIM RANT
RANT to your hearts content about aspects of
SWIMMING and SWIMMERS that bug YOU
I encourage you to be good natured and hilarious
you may find it cathartic
Ande
Yes, fins keeps your hips up and in correct position and noticeably take the pressure off your shoulders. They help me hold my form better during long sets and I can actually swim fly without my rotator cuff muscles swelling right up. Also, if you use the fins to actually kick hard (as opposed to just floating along the surface) it really ramps the cardio workout up. They are also useful for practicing dolphin kicks off the wall and doing certain drills. Mostly, though, I just consider them shoulder savers. After two bouts of horrific tendonitis last year, I would like to have a pain free year in the water. Leslie
Yes, fins keeps your hips up and in correct position and noticeably take the pressure off your shoulders. They help me hold my form better during long sets and I can actually swim fly without my rotator cuff muscles swelling right up. Also, if you use the fins to actually kick hard (as opposed to just floating along the surface) it really ramps the cardio workout up. They are also useful for practicing dolphin kicks off the wall and doing certain drills. Mostly, though, I just consider them shoulder savers. After two bouts of horrific tendonitis last year, I would like to have a pain free year in the water. Leslie
