I just saw the Fortress post something about Karlyn Pipes-Nielson having designed some new lightweight fins under, I think, the who wants to race which poster thread.
I thought I had read where swim devices were taboo; that it was better to use the entire body to enjoy full-body swimming and that there was little to no benefit to the use of fins (can't remember who wrote that).
Well, I use fins, two kinds; Zoomers, and some big lightweight ones with holes in them. They create great ankle flexibility; much better than sitting in front of the TV stretching them. My backstroke kick all through the 60s, 70s, 80s would not have been great without my kicking with fins. I find that fins help to develop quad and hamstring strength.
I need a new pair for Christmas. Anyone else use fins?
Donna
"We don't need no stinking fins!"
:rofl:
Rich:
What the heck are you talking about? I just bought my daughter the new speedo breaststroke fins for xmas!!!
Kristina: You might change your mind if you ever get swimmers shoulder.:thhbbb:
Warren/Gary Hall: Fins are great for explosive speed. Love that post!!
And I want a monofin. I am told they are fabulous.
Here's what I said about them on the "Monofin" thread:
My understanding of the monofin is that it can improve streamlines, body alignment, underwater dolphin kick technique, kicking efficiency, and that they provide a good core workout. Monofins are particularly beneficial in short course as opposed to long course where turns take on a heightened role. I have heard that the finis "shooter" monofins are very good for encouraging fast feet and high cyle rate as opposed to just long slow dolphin kicks. When you're underwater, you want to kick fast.
Monofins can be used in all 4 strokes. Freestyle, especially for the turns. Backstroke for the 15 meters you get underwater on the start and turns. Fly to help with the recovery and undulation and SDKs. (You will see Misty Hyman training with the on the Go Swim fly video.) And *** for rapid recovery and fluidity.
Monofins are also useful for race pace work. But you should not use them entirely in lieu of kicking. You've got to kick fast without them too, unless you're completely TI-ing, then you might not be doing any kick sets.
I'm sure someone will disagree, but I'd like to try them.
"We don't need no stinking fins!"
:rofl:
Rich:
What the heck are you talking about? I just bought my daughter the new speedo breaststroke fins for xmas!!!
Kristina: You might change your mind if you ever get swimmers shoulder.:thhbbb:
Warren/Gary Hall: Fins are great for explosive speed. Love that post!!
And I want a monofin. I am told they are fabulous.
Here's what I said about them on the "Monofin" thread:
My understanding of the monofin is that it can improve streamlines, body alignment, underwater dolphin kick technique, kicking efficiency, and that they provide a good core workout. Monofins are particularly beneficial in short course as opposed to long course where turns take on a heightened role. I have heard that the finis "shooter" monofins are very good for encouraging fast feet and high cyle rate as opposed to just long slow dolphin kicks. When you're underwater, you want to kick fast.
Monofins can be used in all 4 strokes. Freestyle, especially for the turns. Backstroke for the 15 meters you get underwater on the start and turns. Fly to help with the recovery and undulation and SDKs. (You will see Misty Hyman training with the on the Go Swim fly video.) And *** for rapid recovery and fluidity.
Monofins are also useful for race pace work. But you should not use them entirely in lieu of kicking. You've got to kick fast without them too, unless you're completely TI-ing, then you might not be doing any kick sets.
I'm sure someone will disagree, but I'd like to try them.
