So I have small paddles I use for *** drill (pressing the water).
I've swam a little front crawl with them too but I don't really know what I ought to be doing.
What is the use of paddles going to do for me?
Are there various types of target goals (speed or sttrength) that require different uses?
Will it create shoulder issues?
Any set ideas for an average swimmer?
Should I swim or just pull with them on?
Thanks...
As anything else, in moderation they can be good and effective. If you use them all the time, you'll either get used to them, or have problems as everyone else describes.
I've had paddles as long as I've been doing masters swimming. I've had the TYR Catalyst, the XL or whatever the big size is. I wear them maybe 1-2 times a month on the rare occasion we do a mega pull set, and I actually feel like pulling. They are great for sets when we do breath control (for those of you who believe in those).
Thankfully, I've not had an issue with paddles and swimming yet. But like I said, I use them sparingly, and also do weights to build up my shoulders.
As anything else, in moderation they can be good and effective. If you use them all the time, you'll either get used to them, or have problems as everyone else describes.
I've had paddles as long as I've been doing masters swimming. I've had the TYR Catalyst, the XL or whatever the big size is. I wear them maybe 1-2 times a month on the rare occasion we do a mega pull set, and I actually feel like pulling. They are great for sets when we do breath control (for those of you who believe in those).
Thankfully, I've not had an issue with paddles and swimming yet. But like I said, I use them sparingly, and also do weights to build up my shoulders.
