After quite a long hiatus from swimming (last august!), I finally made it back to the pool. My new gym has a lap pool that is wonderful! After doing a short warmup, I spotted a pool buoy, and I decided to give it a try. I grabbed it and then realized I had no idea how to use it, except it went somewhere "back there with the legs". So, I asked the guy in the next lane who seemed to be swimming well. No go - he had no clue either.
So, I first tried it around my ankles - haha...that was funny - I figured this must have been wrong since I felt like my head was 2 feet under water. I then tried next to my knees, and it felt much better. I then tried it on my upper thighs and it felt about the same, and my balance was way off. But, it was fun to try. I just read an eHow article and it says on the thighs...Alright...and cross the legs - something I didn't do.
I would love to hear your comments on the use of a pool buoy!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Diving back into it
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I meant to ask you of your new gym had a pool. Glad to hear it does!
I was told to use a pull buoy between my thighs but never heard about crossing legs. If there's a fatter end (some are symmetric while others are shaped more like a bike saddle), the fatter part is supposed to be up when swimming. The extra floatation will bring your hips and legs up higher in the water, which should make swimming easier. I can tell you more about it when you come to visit in May. Some swimmers do not use pull buoys. My first TI instructor was not fond of them.
PB's are the bestest thing ever!
One trick is to start your workout without them, and then phase into them on the later segments. This gives you're body the ability to continue having a solid workout without it becoming really difficult (for longer ones).
Nicely done though on getting back in the pool!
good for you jumping back in! swimming is soooooooooo hard. especially if there are other swimmers in your lane. i get so intimidated and most of them do nothing to help you feel at home.
my coach doesn't like pull buoys either, but what does she know? i like rainmaker's suggestion. the problem is they don't want you to get too dependent on them.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your words.
And, yes, the buoy goes between the thighs.
take care, and have fun with your lap pool....
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