Snorkels... Do you find them a help or a hinderance?
Former Member
Hey Folks,
There is no coral reef where I swim so I find it interesting that more and more fitness and tri swimmers use snorkels during workouts but almost no collegiate team swimmers do at my pool. Has anyone found them to be a great help? By having free flowing air aren't you cheating yourself?
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I use mine in at least 1/2 my workouts, usually in a pulling set with just paddles. Anytime you can train and restrict the flow of oxygen I think its a good thing...as long as you can do it efficiently and safe. It takes some getting used to but I can go as hard as my lungs can take and not choke on water, etc. I'm pretty relaxed and used to it now. The only thing I don't like about it is how it feels like its crushing my forehead after 10 minutes (you need to adjust a bit regularly).
I use mine in at least 1/2 my workouts, usually in a pulling set with just paddles. Anytime you can train and restrict the flow of oxygen I think its a good thing...as long as you can do it efficiently and safe. It takes some getting used to but I can go as hard as my lungs can take and not choke on water, etc. I'm pretty relaxed and used to it now. The only thing I don't like about it is how it feels like its crushing my forehead after 10 minutes (you need to adjust a bit regularly).
