When I was swimming in college, there were a few days when we had to give up some pool space in our deep water to allow the track team to come in. This was not so the injured runners could rehab by doing zero impact motions, but rather a training exercise for the pole vaulters. Using a shortened pole, the vaulters would practice their "over the bar" mechanics underwater. This allowed them to focus [...]

  Today our feature is the FINIS Positive Drive Fins. These fins are able to be used in all strokes and by young learn to swim students, making them extremely versatile. They help generate correct propulsion and definitely increase leg strength, foot speed, and ankle flexibility. Fins are great teaching tools because they add propulsion, allowing the swimmer to focus on the skill being learned with greater intention.