I've starting swimming again after about 8 years off. I'm trying to get back into shape to lose a little weight and hopefully start competing again! Anyway, when I was swimming I'm pretty sure we all just used big fins. Now it seems there's about 100 different types (long, medium, short, really short, some have holes, etc). I have been thinking about buying some, but I'm lost. Maybe I shouldn't even use fins? Any suggestions?
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Thanks for all the suggestions! After getting back into the pool I've discovered that I have NO leg strength for kicking. I was thinking of using the fins just for (some) kick sets and maybe the occasional sprint set, just to get the feeling of swimming fast back again. I'm also going to try the 100 IM set Robert suggested just to do something different in my workout. I tend to get a bit unfocused during lap swim and just go through the motions. That will for sure mix things up a bit!
Thanks for all the suggestions! After getting back into the pool I've discovered that I have NO leg strength for kicking. I was thinking of using the fins just for (some) kick sets and maybe the occasional sprint set, just to get the feeling of swimming fast back again. I'm also going to try the 100 IM set Robert suggested just to do something different in my workout. I tend to get a bit unfocused during lap swim and just go through the motions. That will for sure mix things up a bit!
