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All Strokes - Kick Overload

Posted by Glenn Mills on May 03, 2011 08:02AM (12,761 views)

There are a couple ways to develop a great kick for swimming.  One way is to kick a lot, and another is to add resistance to your feet to overload the legs.

Why do it:
The kick in each stroke is an integral part of the complete stroke.  Using tools such as the DragSox allow you to get more work done in a shorter amount of time.

How to do it:
1)  Slip a pair of the DragSox onto your feet.  They slip on easily, so this doesn't take long.
2)  Push off and start kicking.  That's pretty much it... the sox do all the work.
3)  You can vary your strokes, starting with flutter, and switching to dolphin or even breaststroke.

How to do it really well (the fine points):
You may notice that some swimmers barely move with the DragSox on, this makes it tough to set intervals or even keep them encouraged.  Being creative with how you use tools like this is key.  Using one at a time, or limiting the use to when you're swimming will still overload the legs, and also allow the swimmers to keep working.


Tags DragSox, kick, training


Responses

Responded May 03, 2011 03:43PM

What a great tool!
Responded May 03, 2011 04:59PM

Where can you Get this socks? Is there a website where you can order them?
Responded May 03, 2011 06:25PM

This is great. Never saw these socks before.
Responded May 03, 2011 07:09PM

I have used regular running sneakers-talk about overload! a great workout,try 10 x 50 on 1:00 or even 1:15. great workout.

Responded May 03, 2011 08:43PM

With short blade fins underneath dragsox they work well. In the beginning it felt like a strength training for my whole body. Interesting, Glenn to use only 1 drag sock! I went through some drag-suffering but got used to it. And now they are one of my favorite toys in the water. The inventors name is Aqua Volo. There are 2 sizes, small and medium... i would go for the small.
Responded May 04, 2011 06:34AM

To bad my dad doesn't have big feet...that would be like free drag sox available....hahaha....
Responded May 04, 2011 10:57AM

Click the link for DragSox in the text above. It'll take you right to the page. The difference between DragSox and sneakers is that 1) you can't feel your feet in the sneakers, and 2) DragSox are ultimately much less expensive and easier to carry in your swim bag. :)
Responded Aug 10, 2011 03:52PM

Do you think regular athletic socks might work. Would love to have my kids bring in socks just to try.
Responded Aug 10, 2011 03:54PM

You'll probably need some way to secure them or they'd fall off... and have to have them hanging off to get anywhere near the same effect. I think.
Responded Aug 10, 2011 03:58PM

Thanks, Glenn!

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