ADD VARIETY TO IM TRAINING WITH THE ALIGNMENT KICKBOARD
The Alignment Kickboard is undoubtedly an optimal tool for building both leg and core strength during a workout. Tooday we are reminding you that the Alignment Kickboard is also a great way to add versility when training for specificity; such as IM. For those tough IM training days, the Alignment Kickboard is a great way to spice things up while building a broad set of skills.
Next time you plan an IM set, try using the Alignment Kickboard for a majority of the workout while keeping the following tips in mind:
- Incorporate consistent drilling with each stroke, using the Alignment Kickboard to reinforce correct technique
- Include underwater kicking with the Alignment Board to keep the intensity high
- Use head up kicking as mild recovery after race-pace IM swims
Check out the Workout of the Week below for more ideas.
Happy swimming!
Team FINIS
1 x 300 Warm Up
2 Rounds (1200 yards)
2 x 125 Free
2 x 100 Back
2 x 75 Choice
2 Rounds (2800 yards)
12 x 25 Drill with Alignment Kickboard (3 each stroke; 1 arm Butterfly, hold board above head and switch hands on Backstroke, board between legs with Breaststroke pull, catch up drill Freestyle)
4 x 50 Kick with Alignment Kickboard (6 dolphin kicks underwater off each wall)
4 x 50 Build Free
1 x 300 IM
1 x 200 IM
1 x 100 IM FAST
4 x 25 recovery kick with Alignment Board (IM order)
1 x 300 Warm Down
Total yards: 4600
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