Hello, I'm new here.
I'm 59 and getting back into swimming. I've always had a poor kick. Right now some times are as follows - 25 yd pool, start in water.
100 free 1:20,
100 free, pull only with pull buoy 1:25
50 yd kick with kick board 2:30
I've read on improving my kick and I know several things to work on like ankle flexibility. I'm not really looking for advice (although I'll happily accept it), just an idea if this is really as bad as I think or if it is more common that I think. Do those times look like a REALLY BAD kick? Is it common to get almost no help from your kick?
Thanks,
bw
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Check out the "Help my flutter kick is horrible" thread.
Help My Flutter Kick is Horrible! - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
From what I have picked up and improved my kick with try the following set that Ande put up.
12 x 25 on :45 Do 3 moderate feel the water...distance per kick. Then go all out on 4th and repeat the whole thing twice more. Do it 3 or 4 times a week.
Secondly from what I've seen as a coach and instructor of non-swimmers, make sure you're not overly kicking at the knees as this can cause you to basically "idle" in place.
Check out the "Help my flutter kick is horrible" thread.
Help My Flutter Kick is Horrible! - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums
From what I have picked up and improved my kick with try the following set that Ande put up.
12 x 25 on :45 Do 3 moderate feel the water...distance per kick. Then go all out on 4th and repeat the whole thing twice more. Do it 3 or 4 times a week.
Secondly from what I've seen as a coach and instructor of non-swimmers, make sure you're not overly kicking at the knees as this can cause you to basically "idle" in place.
