20 Best Swimming Stroke For Abs (2023 Updated)

Being a chemistry dork and a swimmer, the name for this product alone had me hooked. And the performance of it? I’ve never had a paddle feel so natural in my hand. Most feel clunky and give way to shoulder problems.

But these paddles break barriers as they don’t feel like a tool; They are a true extension for your pull and man do they do that job well! Just a little suggestion: when buying, because you will buy these, if you think the light green is a good place to start, go to the next one smaller.

My hands are bigger and the light green really don’t allow me to use a wrist strap and a finger strap, but I’m fine without the wrist one. Just a suggestion.

The paddles are good, strong enough, but the TYR rubbers you use to hold the hands and wrist in place are not big enough. Resulting in quite a tight fit on the wrist. They need to be about an inch longer to be perfect.

TYR Catalyst Paddles XXL are generally better than expected. I would prefer more strap adjustment options. Blue strap replacement may not be readily available. I value control above all, and I wonder whether a slight palm contour design might work.

Have found the right size compares to the others. And comes in handy and slim. Really love it.

Bought this for a slender 90 year old woman who has hip problems and can’t kick. It didn’t work for her because she couldn’t get the correct horizontal position. She is now trying a child’s version.

Quality product. Just what I was looking for.

Gives just enough support for kicking while allowing your body to remain streamline and balanced. Allows correct breathing technique for freestyle and breaststroke as well. Convenient – fits in swim bag.

Guard it well – my last one was stolen at the pool.

I got this specifically for working my dolphin kick and for a smaller kick board in general. I am very happy with the choice. It’s small, lightweight and easy to use – particularly with the finger strap.

I love that it works so well below the surface when I’m practicing my dolphin kick – it keeps my neck from being pinched, which is a bit of a problem with the larger boards.

I use for masters swim team. It took a little getting used to since it’s so light weight and not like other kick boards. I am a crummy kicker and I am hoping this will help me. It doesn’t make kicking any easier, or make me any faster (lol) but it seems to put me in a more natural position.

It will be great for one arm drills too. It’s an easy addition to my swim toy bag.

When in the pool I like to put the water to work for me. One can get much exercise in the pool. I like to swim laps. When I received this buoy, I was excited to give it a try. I used it several ways.

My favorite being as a foot rest. I rest my feel on top of it and exercise my arms and core. I also like to hold it between my hips and strengthen my core. A great tool for water aerobics.

The adults in our family, know how to swim, so we mainly used this with the kids—mostly as an under the belly float. I like that it supports a lot of weight. I used it to leisurely float around the pool.

Truly, if we’d had it in the beginning of the swim season, when we first opened the pool, I probably would have been able to give a more detailed review. But all in all, I like the product pretty well.

My five year old has been taking swimming lessons and has had trouble trying to float on his bag. His legs always go down and then he sinks. He was getting frustrated, so we thought we’d give this a try.

It’s such a simple thing but it’s made a world of difference in helping him gain the confidence he needs to stay safe in the pool. It was a bit large for him but we were able to use it anyway!.

This is one of those products that make you go “duh. why wasn’t this invented until now?”. You don’t need those stupid rubber bands that are always pinching, rubbing and breaking off. The shape of these paddles allow for a clean entry and streamline off the wall and you will forget you are wearing them until your shoulders remind you of the extra workout you want and are getting.

For long workouts, wrap a little tape around your thumbs until you get used to them but they are sooooo much more comfortable than any other paddle I have used and trust me. I have used them all.

I’ve run through both Tyr and Speedo paddles, and they’ve all needed to be replaced due the elastic straps breaking. Not only do these eliminate that defect, they are also a check on proper arm positioning.

I expect they’ll last a while. Very happy with the purchase and a great value, despite the higher cost than the elastic forms.

Have standard size hands for a woman and the medium size fits fine. They help with both technique and to build shoulder/arm strength. I really like that they fit nicely with the thumb hole and you don’t have to fiddle wtih rubber bands to keep things on.

They are very comfortable as well by being somewhat curved.

I bought this about 10 months ago. Around 5 months later both start to crack from the top from the rubber material. Today one of the fins broke while I was training for butterfly. I use the fins twice a week, around 30 minutes each time.

I am used to these fins but I will look for others because I don’t feel the quality is there.

I wanted a short pair of fins to help strengthen my legs after a hip replacment and these were perfect. I used them in a pool and I increased my distance and speed. Fit perfectly. I would urge trying them on before you purchase they do run small.

But, as everyone knows, the pools are closed and I don’t swim outdoors when it’s 40 degrees.

These fins are very well made and they seem comfortable and very useful. My student aged 7 is kicking better in these than her previous ones. I was delighted to buy them at an affordable price.

Alarms are difficult to set, instructions confusing. Functions on the screen are very tiny which causes some of the setup issues. Necklace (rubber rope) is held together with magnets at the clasp, which often comes undone resulting in watch falling off.

Necklace ended up breaking/coming apart at the clasp after about 3 weeks, will have to find a way to put it back together. The alarm is very quiet, vibration is good. There are 8 alarms but nothing to indicate (in words) what each alarm is for.

It’s functional, but I wouldn’t buy it again.

Got these so I dont need to use the sweaty armpit ones at the gym. Theyre sturdy, easily Hold me, the arm pads have a little Give to them which makes them more Comfortable. Definitely worth getting your own!.

Summary: Great kickboard, works for both adults and kids. No wear and tear is showing on our other kickboard which we have owned for 2 years so far. We’ve owned this board for over two years, this is the second kickboard we’ve ordered since we like the first one so much and our second child is now able to use this.

This kickboard is great, it is sturdy and supports the weight of adults and children (at least those in our household). The kids love using it as a kickboard and also really like to stand on top of it like a surfboard.

It has survived a lot of use in the pool without any issues. Our older board has shown no signs of cracking, fading, or peeling yet. If you’re in the market for a kickboard, I highly recommend this one, we love them so far!.

I recently moved to a condo with a pool, so over the summer I can skip the fitness center and swim at home. Since I like to mix up my lap swimming with fins and a kickboard, I ordered the VIAHART based on reviews and the low cost.

It works great! The photo doesn’t show it, but you can push out two curved pieces toward the top to slip your hands into while you kick. It makes it more comfortable for me and is easier on my aging shoulders.

Would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. 86 people found this helpful.

I like the material but I have problems with size. My shoe size is 37, so first ordered a 36-37 size fin, which turned ot to be small, my feet really felt tight in it. Than I ordered a one size bigger fin (38-39) and it seems to be too loose.

So now I don’t know which one is better.

The fins are ideal for daily use focused on technique. The only thing that can be put to the product, that the stretch marks that are at the bottom, with use crack and break. The shipment has been successful.

As an improvement, they had to analyze free shipping from a certain amount. Thank you.

bought this for my son who swims with a club, true to size. my son is very happy with it. BTW, my son’s shoe size is 9 and we ordered 9.5 | 10.5, which fits well while having some extra room for grow

If you have a good freestyle stroke these paddles are easy to use. In fact I was wondering if I really needed to use them cause of how easy I swam with them. What I found though is that towards the end of my workout when I’m tired and losing form, that’s when these paddles really work.

they let you know when you don’t do a good stroke. And I like that they don’t put as much strain on my shoulder as the bigger paddles I was using.

Although I didn’t find this set as “amazing” as reviewed by many all over the internet, this is a good set of paddles which helps me improving my technique. I actually use both this set and a regular set (either speedo or vortex) since I feel that each works on different set of mussels.

Overall I like this product and it is definitely worth the price.

As a coach and swimmer, I see great value in using this paddle style specifically to improve freestyle hand position from entry through recovery. If the hand position is not correct, the swimmer will feel resistance as the keel of the paddle will shift.

I highly recommend use of this paddle style.

Very good quality, I am swimming 1.30 per 100m average and found these to be plenty strong in medium. Highly recommend good for getting in some extra workout

Good for those who are swimming athletes and want to gain more strength and speed !!

Good quality dryland swim cords. It fits my hands comfortably and has good grip and good tension.

Got these for my teens to swim laps in our above ground pool. Really happy with the concept, my teens are able to get some good exercise. Teens say the straps are really confortable. The bunge strap is flexable enough so that the feet feel free, and not confined.

There is a little problem with the part of the strap which is like elastic. It is weakening. I can fix this myself. Overall great product.

I wanted a stationary swim trainer to use in the local Y’s recreational pool. The lap pool is quite a bit colder and after swimming in warmer waters I didn’t last all that long in it. But the rec pool is small.

And sometimes crowded. I was a bit skeptical since other reviewers said that small feet were an issue. Or that the Velcro didn’t hold. I can honestly say I’ve had no problems. The neoprene foot stirrups attach with Velcro and go on well and stay until I remove them.

The cord is great since I just put it around the pool ladder’s handle on the pool deck since the ladder steps are molded into the pool. Well worth the money and I’ll be happy if it lasts 6 months to a year before needing replacement.

But it seems sturdy and I rinse it after each use. It may last longer!.

A temporary job assignment in 2005 had me using a very small hotel swimming pool as my main exercise facility for most of the summer. I found the Stationary Swimmer at a sporting goods store about a week into my assignment.

(I think I paid $25. ) I’ve used my Stationary Swimmer regularly ever since! The cords provide a better resistance work-out than hand-paddles or not kicking. The “pull-back” described in other reviews is really minimal.

This product works great with freestyle, breast-stroke & backstoke. Side-stroke is a bit of a challege, but is OK if you shorten / eliminate your glide phase. The confused looks as to why you’re not moving anywhere even though you’re swimming are worth the cost of the product! I’ve been looking to replace my stationary swimmer for about 6 months now.

The elastic around the velcro is starting to wear out (the cording & velcro are still like new). Until I finally spotted one here at swimoutlet. com, I hadn’t seen another one since I bought mine, and I’ve looked in stores in 4 different states and numerous websites (including this one) in the past 6 years.

(People always ask me where I got it when I use it. ) Thank-you swimoutlet. com for adding the Stationary Swimmer to your product line!.

The photo of this product is somewhat deceiving; it is a symmetrical pull buoy, one side is not smaller than the other as it appears in the photo. Regardless, this pull buoy has a good level of buoyancy for me (172 lbs) and it stays in place between my legs with minimal effort.

The material is also very comfortable against bare skin. No complaints; would buy another one.

This the best designed buoy I have ever used. I have been limited for a number of years to pulling without kicking because of hip and leg issues. This buoy fits well between my legs, stays put on turns and is very light weight in my swim bag.

I have not had it long, so I can’t speak to its durability. However, at this price, replacement won’t be an issue. Hope the manufacturer continues to make it and Swim Outlet continues to carry it.

Standard pull buoy, great for the triathletes. It is a comfortable fit and seems a little more buoyant than the other buoys out here. It’s a soft material and does scratch and punctures easily.

I love my Chevy onesie. My only complaint is that I have a SUPER long torso and because of how short the straps are, I have to size up. So the suit is a little big, but I have to size up to not have horrible red marks on my shoulders.

Everything about the suit itself is great.

This is actually a good fitting pull buoy. Made for juniors, however this seems better fit than my adult size one. Easy to hold in place and buoyant. All ya need.

I ordered these suits for my high school swim team. This is a perfect style because of the quality the light the season and the coverage of your bum. The back of the suit is designed perfectly, because it is not a suit that will give you a circle tan or a tan that from a typical open back suit.

Love!.

We purchased the Swim Tether Original after I saw a fellow masters swimmer using one. We reached out to Swim Tether to ask some question about what they her is best for our pool. They were quick, gave a lot of great information, and were very helpful.

We ordered two days later and it came arrived just a few days later. We installed it right away! I’m a former collegiate swimmer and current masters swimmer and my two kidA club swim. All three of us use the tether and enjoy it.

A great workout, and exactly what we hoped for. Thanks for making our COVID-19 quarantine waaaaay better. in summary I will quote my 10-year old, “this is the best thing you’ve ever bought, Mom!”.

I purchased this for my small pool and it has transformed it into a great full body workout space. I love the tether,it took about 10 minutes and a day of rest for it to be ready for use. I now am enjoying it daily.

My other option was to purchase a water current flow from Endless pools for about 12000. 00 once retrofitted and installed. I am so happy I went with this option it is perfect for the quick at home work out and i swim at my own pace.

Thank you so much for inventing this option. I am a recovered stroke person, with a left arm deficit. The water workout is great for my range of motion and excercise.

I searched around for the best swim trainer solution, and am extremely pleased with my choice. The quality of the Swim Tether build is very high. It is not a cheap item but I can see that I have bought a very well made item which will last a long time and will enhance my workouts no end.

Once I purchased the item the delivery was very quick and I really appreciated the personal email from the Swim Tether team to provide guidance on installation and usage. A clear 5 stars from me!.

An exceptional product with an extreme abundance of admirable, unique excitement and adventures! My seventeen year old daughter, whom dives and adores the water, says repeatedly she “loves this gift more than her sweet sixteen Tesla gift!”.

I say, if only they had invented this product sooner, I could’ve saved tons of money. or years off work in life. no specific preference, either equally desirable. One suggestion to ensure consumers adhere to however, as reflected within the instructions/manual.

confide to the rinsing of the product post salt water utilization, followed with a thorough air drying.

I am 280lbs and this thing pulled me without issue. For my daughter who is 6, it is really quick. In a freestyle swim position it pulls adults the best due to less drag. The thrust is impressive. Used it for one summer and it has been a blast.

Battery life is great, can’t review long term.

Nice little water scooter that help you save on air by using less energy. Went down to 60 feet underwater without any issues. It’s rated for 30 mins of use. My opinion is its a kewl little toy if you had money to blow but its not worth the $550 price.

A bit disappointing…. It’s 1/2 the size & twice the orice of the Speedo Pullbuoy I purchase a few years back. I’m only 165 cm & small frame & its really a bit small provide the help I need to swim & protect my injured foot.

Overpriced to the max!!!!.

I bought this recently for post knee reconstruction water therapy and has been awesome to have for a runner who won’t be running anytime soon to get some laps and feel like I’ve done something and my legs have been supported.

You can tell the difference between dragging your legs in the water and using the device to support you.

Everybody learning to swim will need one of these at some point. This is a good product. But honestly, I feel you are paying for the brand name at this price point.

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Onneksi takuu korvasi uudet remmit.

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Eivät todellakaan mahdu! Tuote muuten on aivan huippu!.

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I went in to this Slendertone purchase very skeptical. have been using it for about a month or so, not really noticing any difference. Heres a little bit about this product. It comes with the belt itself, an extender thing if youre too big to use it as is for the belt, a little box that is basically a fancy TENS massager, and some gel pads to stick on the belt.

You put the gel pads on the belt, put the little TENS unit on the belt, wrap it around your waist. and turn it on. Its got some various programs you can go through and intensity that you can set that goes from 1-100.

I barely feel anything on the lower settings, but once getting up in the 60s+ it becomes very apparent that this thing is on. It is basically zapping you and making your muscles contract over and over.

I wouldnt say it is painful, but it doesnt feel pleasant when you get to the higher intensities. So this thing includes 1 set of gel pads, which I think they need to be replaced roughly every week depending how much you use this.

That is another added expense. Would be nice if it came with some extras. After using this for about a month, I mean. do I suddenly have a 6 pack? No. do I notice any difference? No. so is it working? Maybe?Abs are made in the kitchen.

I do think that this is probably better than doing nothing, and if adding it in to a mix of other healthy lifestyle choices, like eating right, and doing other forms of exercise, perhaps there would be some visible bonus from this.

But if you just strap this thing on and eat junk food, whatever benefit this provides is not going to make one iota of a difference.

I have been using this for a week and here are my initial impressions. I will be updating my review after the 8 week period to share any results. Cons:-No where in the directions does it say how many days a week to use this.

I am guessing that means every day. -The instructions say to replace the gel pads every 25-30 days. That means if you follow this for the recommended 8 weeks, you will have to replace them at least 1 to 2 times.

This is disappointing as they don’t provide you enough gel pads to even go through 1 whole 8 week cycle. -This definitely contracts my abdominal muscles and it feels like it’s working, however I never feel sore after using this, like I normally would with an abdominal workout.

Therefore, I am suspicious of the effectiveness of this. Pros:-There are many options to cycle through to find a level you are comfortable with. I recommend starting slow then building up. By the third day I put it on the highest setting and I felt fine.

-The belt is comfortable to wear while sitting down or standing up and doesn’t move around too much. I am able to walk with this and it stays in place. -The battery device is easy to use to turn on and off or cycle through different programs.

Used it a handful of times. It does a good workout when it doesnt give error. I had the older unit which required frequent regular battery replacements. Still works well had it for more than 7 years with on/off moderate use when I get in the mode of toning up.

I figured I upgrade to this one in the hopes of getting a more upgraded intense program. Well, the other day it started to glitch n it must have been my 12th time using it. before that it was starting to give error messages while Im setting up the intensity.

It eventually recovered after I turned the power off and back again. I also make sure the battery is fully charged to get the fullest energy output. overall, good system yes it gives a decent workout and helps tone the abs.

can be buggy/ glitchy, BUT a good lazy mans alternative to simply sitting on a couch doing nothing to avoid getting flabbier and growing a bigger belly.

I turned 68 in May and have taken about 41 minutes to do a mile and have done 3 mile swims. My legs drag a lot and swimmers and lifeguards recommended I try the pull buoy. It was hard to keep in place between legs but the number of strokes went down a lot as my hips and legs stayed more level.

A “Masters Swim Team” and YMCA member suggested the neoprene buoyancy shorts and within a week after reading hundreds of reviews found the Zone3 Originals on eBay by Just Wetsuits Company in AZ had these and i medium size as needed.

Fast delivery allowed me to try them last week and swimmers who always passed me 10 or more times in 45 minutes never did! I was amazed! I need to accommodate the less breathes required over the next months or so.

I reduced the time for doing 2 miles a couple of times by almost 25 percent!!! What an amazing technology. Swimmers have stopped and looked to see that it was me passing them! Just Wetsuits provided the amazing swim tool professionally.

These shorts are great for improving confidence and generally make the experience more enjoyable when out open water swimming both in lakes and in the sea. I’m not a strong swimmer and don’t have a great technique but these shorts keep me afloat.

They take the stress out of treading water due to their buoyancy, coupled with a good swim float they make me feel much more comfortable and safer in the water. They feel sturdy and also dry quicker than regular swimming trunks/shorts.

I have struggled with swimming for a long time over any distance, i’m fine over 50,100 meters but anything longer i though was impossible. I’ve tried time after time to be able to train for a sprint Tri, as running and the cycle is something i enjoy but the swimming.

At 47years of age I finally swam for an hour pretty much non stop and clocked up a 800 meter non stop swim, so i’m finally getting there. These shorts have been the extra lift i needed to get me there ! So if like me you sink like a brick, I couldn’t recommend these highly enough.