Greetings
I use a pull buoy all the time when I swim in the pool. I am clearly able to go faster, farther and at a lower heart rate with one than without. My tri friends say don't worry about it. It approximates my body position in a wetsuit as well. My pool swimming friends tell me to get rid of it and learn balance. If I could see some value in not using it for my open water swimming I would make myself stop using one. If there is no real value in not using one I will probably continue. All feedback appreciated.
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Spudfin
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I tend to agree with FMIF. I mainly use the pull buoy as a way to mentally break up longer interval sets so I can gradually increase my mileage. It's obviously not my real speed, but it's nice to do a few sets and really focus on stroke form and length.
I tend to agree with FMIF. I mainly use the pull buoy as a way to mentally break up longer interval sets so I can gradually increase my mileage. It's obviously not my real speed, but it's nice to do a few sets and really focus on stroke form and length.
