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geochuck posted 3 years ago.
Others may think another way - flippers are not to be used all of the time in training. Flippers build core strength, I call it kicking from the gut. No more than 10% to 20% of any workout should be drills and flipper use to me is a drill. It helps to keep the body flat builds leg strength. I would not ever recommend flippers for race season only in the preperation for the race season.
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iainbanks1 posted 3 years ago.
I have also seen many people using paddles for drills and was contemplating getting some myself.....I know that extensive use of paddles could lead to shoulder problems, does anyone have any specific drills for use with paddles?
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KenMierke posted 3 years ago.
Fins increase work on the legs and the core, but the higher speeds are also good for technique. Moving through the water more quickly magnifies any erros you make. For instance, let's say yopur arm entry is too wide and creates excessive drag. You may not even notice it at normal speeds, but when you go faster you can feel the water hit your arm - wham - and you naturally correct the error.
Hand paddles are good for increasing strength, but be careful because they reduce the penalty for a poor (dropped-elbow) catch.
I agree with Geo that these tools should not be overused. Ken
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Quick question about flippers and swimming I can comfrotably swim anywhere between 2 - 4 klm's and i notice a lot of the ironman guys using flippers with kickboards as part of their work outs. Are they ONLY used for strength of the legs or is there another reason for them?
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