I rarely use fins at all, but today I did a fly only set with zoomers because I am struggling with learning proper fly. It really gave me a good feel for the timing, rythm and proper body position. Does anyone else fly with zoomers? If so what percentage?
I was thinking of doing at least one set a week with the zoomers.
Does anyone who has completely mastered fly continue to use fins?
Leslie has had a different experience and result from fins. But I don't think she falls in the average Jo swimmer/ triathlete category.
It's a trade off. I can save my shoulders and swim more fly (and free), and more intensely, with fins. I'm also a fly/back sprinter -- the category of swimmer that likely benefits most from fins and SDK work. I'm sure I would lose "feel" if I attempted a 500 free (which I won't).
Truly, I think more people would benefit from using them properly. Not just as a crutch, but to improve streamlining and technique and for speed work. A 50/50 ratio seems reasonable to me. Or not. Of course, what makes the most difference is how intensely you train.
I can't be the only fin lover around who's doing all right. Oh, wait, yeah, my teammate Yana SDK Park .... lol
Leslie has had a different experience and result from fins. But I don't think she falls in the average Jo swimmer/ triathlete category.
It's a trade off. I can save my shoulders and swim more fly (and free), and more intensely, with fins. I'm also a fly/back sprinter -- the category of swimmer that likely benefits most from fins and SDK work. I'm sure I would lose "feel" if I attempted a 500 free (which I won't).
Truly, I think more people would benefit from using them properly. Not just as a crutch, but to improve streamlining and technique and for speed work. A 50/50 ratio seems reasonable to me. Or not. Of course, what makes the most difference is how intensely you train.
I can't be the only fin lover around who's doing all right. Oh, wait, yeah, my teammate Yana SDK Park .... lol
