There are many training tools available on the market nowadays, all designed to help you in some way to improve your stroke and swimming experience. Over the coming months, we will be going in-depth in to each of the ‘training tool’ groups mentioned in this article, so that you can select the tools that are right for you.
Kickboards
Kickboards are ‘handheld’ floating devices, designed to help the swimmer focus purely on the lower section of the body during swim training. Because the arms are taken out of the equation, the swimmer can put their focus in to strengthening legs, developing kick technique, and improving body position.
Pull buoys
Pull buoys are designed to be held between the thighs, and to allow the swimmer to work on the top half of the body. They are excellent training devices for building upper-body strength and endurance, as well as allowing the swimmer to work on their core, as to improve streamline position in the water.
Fins
Designed to work in ‘over-speed’, fins add propulsion to kicks. Short fins allow the swimmer to swim faster, without lowering the kick frequency. Stiffer fins are perfect for advanced swimmers who wish to obtain maximum power, while softer fins are a better choice for recreational swimmers, as they…
