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In this video, I show you the essential tools that will help you become stronger in the water – whether you're just getting started in swimming, you wan an alternative to a weight training workout, or you want to get faster for swim competition, triathlon, or open water swimming.
Some of the stronger swimming resources I mention in the video include:
Swim Parachute or a Drag Suit
The stronger swimmer workout that I do with these tools goes like this:
-200-500 meter warm-up
-200m paddles + pull buoy
-200m freestyle
-200m kickboard + fins
-200m freestyle
-8x25m sprints with drag suit or parachute
-200m freestyle
-Recover 10-30 seconds between sets. One circuit=1000m. Repeat 0, 1, 2 or 3x depending on desired distance.
Questions, comments or feedback? Swimming tools I forgot to mention? Leave your comments below!
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Hi Ben, do you ever recommend using a drag suit in training? I have a baggy size 38 square cut speedo suit that I’m not using at all. Do you think it would be a good idea to punch a bunch of holes in it to create my own drag suit?
Who has a Drag + Fly?
Athletes
Geoff Huegill – Five time world champion swimmer and dual Olympic Silver and Bronze medallist
Brett Hawke – Dual Olympian – Swimming, Head Coach Auburn University
Kylie Palmer – Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist 200m Freestyle
Dan Marsden – Dual Olympian – Water Polo, former Australian Captain
Wolf Wigo – Olympian – Water Polo, former USA Captain
Rafael Sterk – Triple Olympian – Water Polo
Toby Jenkins – Olympian – Water Polo
Rob Maitland – Olympian – Water Polo
Mark Stevens – Former Captain of the Stanford Swim Team – FINNIS executive
Meagan Nay – Olympic swimmer, Australian Record holder
Trent Patten – Triathlete and elite swim coach
Kan Aoyagi – Japanese National Water Polo Team
Brendan Capell – World Champion Open Water swimmer
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Michael, you should send me one to try.
Swimming definitely tones your body but the chemicals in the pool can play havoc on your hair and skin, making them look dull and lifeless.
Good writing and presentation. I will surely be back.
thanks, ben. this is quite a post. my brother is a swimmer and i'm sure he'll find this helpful.
Best way to breathe? Exhale through mouth AND nose while face is in water or just nose?
lightly through mouth is ideal.
Love this article. You summarise your ideas very well. Keep up the good work. I have been google about Swim Gear Tools for my own reference. When come to swimming, I am a newbie, just took a swimming lesson few days ago. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for he article. I wonder, have you ever heard of swimmers also called "overhead athletes" the same way as baseball pitchers? This is a question in relation to shoulder injuries.
thanks,
-alex http://weighttrainingforever.com/swimming/
They're pretty similar to the Zoomer ones I use, as they provide resistance on both upstroke and downstroke.
What is the difference between the Finis Freestyle Paddle & the TYR Catalyst Paddle? Just curious if it's worth the upgrade. Thanks & enjoy the videos!
Freestyle automatically directs your hands into the correct position and forces you into high elbow. They're better for sure.
Ben, I have a pair of hydro finz. See them at http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1269.htm. Have you ever used them? I am wondering if they work as well at improving my kick and swim as the ones you recommend in this post and the link. What do you think?