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,
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His name is Ande.
If you need ankle flexibility and like pain, you might want to look into The Rack. It's more effective than simply sitting on your ankles, which also works somewhat.
I've also found that long, stiff fins do a good job of loosening up the ankles while simultaneously strengthening the legs. Just make sure to kick hard, just as if you had no fins on.
His name is Ande.
If you need ankle flexibility and like pain, you might want to look into The Rack. It's more effective than simply sitting on your ankles, which also works somewhat.
I've also found that long, stiff fins do a good job of loosening up the ankles while simultaneously strengthening the legs. Just make sure to kick hard, just as if you had no fins on.
