Swim Paddles: How They Work, Benefits, and Safe Use for Speed
Swim paddles can enhance a swimmer's speed during specific training by increasing propulsive surface area and resistance, which builds strength and re...
By Alex
Category: Swimming Training
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Pull Buoy Training: Why You Shouldn't Kick and How to Maximize Benefits
Generally, you are not supposed to kick with a pull buoy as its primary design is to isolate the upper body and core by providing leg buoyancy, thereb...
By Jordan
Kickboard: Enhancing Leg Strength, Technique, and Upper Body Recovery in Swimming
Using a kickboard offers three primary advantages: enhancing lower body strength and endurance, refining kick technique and body position, and allowin...
By Hart
Pull Sets in Swimming: Understanding, Benefits, Execution, and Common Mistakes
A pull set in swimming is a training drill that isolates the upper body to enhance arm strength, propulsion, and stroke mechanics by using a pull buoy...
By Jordan
Swimming: Understanding the '300' in Training, Benefits, and Execution
In swimming, a '300' refers to swimming a total distance of 300 units, typically yards or meters, continuously or as a structured interval within a tr...
By Jordan
Swimming a Mile: Laps, Calculations, and Training in a 25-Yard Pool
To swim a mile, which is 1,760 yards, in a standard 25-yard pool, you must complete 35.2 laps, with each lap defined as swimming down and back (50 yar...
By Alex
Swimming with Floats: Types, Benefits, and Effective Training Techniques
Swimming with floats uses buoyant or resistive aids to isolate muscles, enhance technique, build strength, and improve efficiency by allowing focus on...
By Alex
Swimming with Fins: Technique, Benefits, and Common Mistakes
Swimming with fins involves using proper technique, initiating kicks from the hips with relaxed ankles, and engaging the core to enhance propulsion, i...
By Jordan
Kick Buoy: Understanding, Proper Use, and Benefits for Swimmers
A kick buoy is used by placing it between the thighs to provide buoyancy to the legs, allowing swimmers to focus on upper body strength, refine arm st...
By Hart
