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
Former Member
I usually include a couple of sets using pull buoys during my workouts. I find that it really helps my upper body strength/toning my arms. I recently did my first "big" open water swim (8 miles). I made the mistake of not driniking enough water/gatorade and had trouble with some minor leg cramps. There were points during the swim when I was using about 80% upper body strength to give my legs a rest. I think that training with pull buoys really helped with this.
