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2004-01-10 10:04 AM

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Subject: swimming and handpaddles
For those looking to improve your swimming, I highly recommend investing in appropriate hand paddles. You'll find yourself with such a great feel of the water and the ability to work out the inefficient nuances you may have in your technique. However, be advised not to use them in more then 1/2 of your water time in any practice.

2004-01-12 12:03 PM
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Subject: RE: swimming and handpaddles
Got a set of catalysts for X-mas and oh my they have slowed me a bit ... getting used to them and all. I have tried one of the suggested workouts that came with them. I am amazed at how tired my back has been after using them and I only use them for a fifth of my work out - can't even begin to imagine a half :-O ! Any suggestions on workouts with them? Thanks,
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2004-01-14 6:30 PM
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Subject: RE: swimming and handpaddles
the most important aspect of hand paddles is increasing one's "feel" of the water, which i'm sure you experience once you immediately remove them.

i don't use them in any specific set. personally, i swim long and slow with them at times, focusing on the "catch-up" drill and REACHING with each arm.
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