The use of hand paddles and fins in front crawl: biomechanical and physiological responses

By Augusto Barbosa meazure

Did you know that paddles can alter the length, frequency, and duration of the stroke phases? And that fins can modify the frequency of kicks and strokes as well as the depth of the kick and the energy cost? In summary: this affects your technique. READ!

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