BEGINNER SWIMMER: GEAR CHECK
Pose Swimming requires a similar to a traditional "tool kit", but tools included come with slightly different specifications. We don't recommend going all out and spending a fortune, but it is important to get all the recommended equipment. Dr. Romanov does not currently favor any particular brands.
As with any other sport, at the
beginner level the focus is on the technique, so all equipment is geared for that purpose.
- Swimming Paddles. Extremely important from the very beginning, the swimming paddles will help you learn proper perception of support in water. It is very important to select the right kind, click here for the guidelines of choosing the right swimming paddles.
- Stretch Cords. In order to get a better grasp on technique and build up necessary strength - you will need to do drills and strength exercises. You need to get the stretch cords. There is no way around it. If you don't do a correct, step by step approach by diligently drilling and strengthening your body, you will not progress as fast as you should and you could get injured. The best part is that you could use these same stretch cords for pose running and cycling drills and strength exercises.
- Goggles. You already know to get these, but we thought we'd mention it anyway. Choose those well so they don't become a hindrance. No particular brands we want to recommend at this time, feel free to explore.
- Heart Monitor. You don't really need one if you're simply learning to swim. However if you plan on training - definitely get one.
The rest of the stuff is not needed and is entirely up to you as long as you have the above recommended beginners list.
Article by Dr. Nicholas Romanov
Composed by L. Romanov
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