Which Swim Fins?

Brand name Zoomers

ETA - I had a grade III + in February this year.  I was in the pool in a few days with Zoomers.  Started just kicking with a kickboard (even getting the arm up was hard), then moved to "swimming" with the ZOomers, using the fins for propulsion and just going through the motions with my bad arm, not applying any more pressure than the movement of the water.   Then I added an easy pull.

I was back doing 3000 yd workouts within 2 weeks (IM training).  Was painful at the end, but it got better.  No effect at all (actually my stroke improved) 8 months later

More on the zoomers:

• Zoomers come in two models
• Red fins for advanced competitive swimmers with a developed, strong kick
• Blue fins are for swimmers who don't swim every day, but are looking for a strength-training       workout

*There are also traditionalists that don't think swimmers need to train with fins.  When your injury improves... work on developing your kick by swimming all the kicks (on back with hands above head, on side or front, breast kick - arms out front, dolphin kick)  Use pace times to improve your speed.  Kick 50m on 1min, next time try 50m on 55sec, and so on.  Do this for about 4 sets per workout.  Slowly reducing the time it takes for the swim.  You can also use your fins at the end of your workout if you want.  ** At the same time do drills for your stokes in your workout as well.

 I go on youtube and look up swim coach videos.  There are some really great resources.  Here are some:

http://www.youtube.com/user/triswimcoach

http://www.youtube.com/user/ACTIVEdotCOM

 http://www.youtube.com/user/TriTrainingSeries

 I hope I have helped.

:-)

I like zoomers but I don't think I could do a large volume wearing them as they are relatively stiff (I have the blue ones). I have heard other people complain of blisters / rubbing from them too, so you may want to take that into consideration

J