I have always been terrible at kick, and I believe it holds me back, so I want to make some improvements. As an age group swimmer, we would train lots of 50m kick on 60 secs, and I would struggle at that pace, and now I am older and heavier than I was then.
Physically I am 6'2" and about 225#, but my feet don't measure up at all at size 8, with a high arch and hammer toes. I don't want to make excuses, but this may be why my feet struggle to catch the water properly. I know this means I'm going to struggle, but I am looking to do the best with what I have.
What should I do in training to:
Improve feel for the water and effectiveness of kick?
Greatly improve kicking endurance?
Keep my kick "switched on" when doing full stroke?
Are there other factors I should consider?
I think "short fins" will aid in ankle flex. When kicking ,it is not just down but, also the up phase that adds motion.
Try to keep your feet under the water surface so as to push water not air.
I think "short fins" will aid in ankle flex. When kicking ,it is not just down but, also the up phase that adds motion.
Try to keep your feet under the water surface so as to push water not air.
