FINS FOR THE WIN!
Kendra Walker, Emler Swim School
Published on April 22nd, 2022
Fins aren’t just for competitive swimmers, learn to swim programs use them, too!
Even the youngest swimmers can benefit from the extra propulsion and buoyancy of a pair of fins. The different vibrant colors for each size make it easy to quickly pick up the pair that fits as swimmers enter the pool room.
Around the Emler pool decks you might hear fins referred to as “swim shoes” as pretend play keeps the little ones engaged. They are easy to slip on with no adjustment needed. They store easily, and don’t collect puddles of water.
Adding them or taking them away for swim turns, even just one at a time, allow an instructor to encourage good technique and body position. Fins are also useful when a student is struggling to keep up with their classmates. And here’s a tip every instructor should know, adding fins to a smaller or less accomplished swimmer can give them just the boost of confidence they need to help them overcome challenges.
Finis Booster Fins and Floating Fins are favorites at Emler Swim Schools.
How Hand Paddles Can Improve Your Technique
Hand paddles are a piece of equipment almost every swimmer has in their bag. They help with generating power, training the upper limbs and shoulders, and developing a better feel for the water. That’s why paddles are also commonly used during meet warmups. But is it really a good idea to modify the surface area of your hand right before a race? And what are the differences between using paddles in practice and meet warmups? How does that weird feeling we have once we take the paddles off affect our performance? Some studies have taken a closer look at the biomechanics of hand paddles for swimmers and their effect on a swimmer’s stroke.
FINS FOR THE WIN!
Fins aren’t just for competitive swimmers, learn to swim programs use them, too!
I’ve been swimming for over 30 years. Here’s the best swim gear and accessories for faster and more comfortable laps
In the world of modern high-intensity training and boutique fitness classes, swimming is a refreshingly simple workout. All it requires is a basic swimsuit, access to a pool (which most towns have at a low community-center rate), and the basic stroke skills many of us learned as children.
The Athlete Approved Guide to Using Paddles for Lap Swimming
Finis is known as the leading innovator in the swimming community. The Finis Agility Paddles are unique because they are strapless! The ergonomically advanced design makes these paddles second to none when using paddles for technical feedback.
