Has anyone heard of this technique or used it in swim practices?
It seems to do nothing for me other than takes 2 min to do a 50 !!
I would rather use small fins or just use my own 2 feet !
Good way to blow out your knees.
Agree absolutely.
And I still don't see the benefit. Kicking with shoes takes away the major source of propulsion in the kick, so exactly how does it work (stress) your core/legs/butt more than regular kicking? Seems gimmicky to me.
And it is the exact opposite of using fins, whom many advocate as a means to build leg/core strength. (Disclaimer: I don't much use fins either. And find that they too can stress knees.)
The only worthwhile thing I found in using shoes is a great appreciation for how important the foot is (as well as ankle flexibility) for a fast kick.
Good way to blow out your knees.
Agree absolutely.
And I still don't see the benefit. Kicking with shoes takes away the major source of propulsion in the kick, so exactly how does it work (stress) your core/legs/butt more than regular kicking? Seems gimmicky to me.
And it is the exact opposite of using fins, whom many advocate as a means to build leg/core strength. (Disclaimer: I don't much use fins either. And find that they too can stress knees.)
The only worthwhile thing I found in using shoes is a great appreciation for how important the foot is (as well as ankle flexibility) for a fast kick.
