TYR Aquatic Resistance Belt

The more I use it, the more I appreciate the benefits it provides to my swimming technique, endurance, and power. At first, I found the bungee cord's backward pull to be inconvenient and discouraging. But, after a few workouts, I was able to adjust to the new type of resistance by improving and maintaining my posture and technique in the water. , by lying flat and fully extended in the water, by reaching forward from the ribs and waist belt area rather than just from the shoulders, by relaxing my core and lower back area while maintaining overall firmness, by keeping my neck and head relaxed and low in the water, aligned with my entire body from head to toe, by kicking from the hips rather than the knees, feet close together, and by maintaining a relaxed and steady rotation from the downward-and-forward movem In short, the bungee cord's resistance has actually improved my overall technique by forcing me to pay much closer attention to all of its aspects in order to work with the resistance cord and maintain a long extension forward and an efficient technique in the pool for the duration of my swim. My overall swimming ability has also improved as a result of the swim belt. upper-body power and specific strength I've improved my body musculature, allowing me to swim in open water with more ease, endurance, and speed. (It's comparable to the strength and improved technique I gain from running in a park on soft, grassy, and hilly terrain, which allows me to run on flat, hard pavement much faster and easier. ) )br>br>I just wanted to share a few key takeaways that I've gained from trial and error: (1) It's a good idea to tie the cord's end piece to a high point near the pool, such as a pole or tree trunk. By tying a long piece of thick clothing to the cord, I was able to extend it. tying the clothes line several feet high on a tree near the deep end of my pool, at about my full height (5'6"), and then tying the rope to the end of the cord Otherwise, the bungee cord will pull your legs and hips down, making it difficult to stay high and flat on the water, increasing drag and exerting unnecessary effort. (2) I find that the swim belt should be slightly loose around my waist, resting just above the hips but not constricting my gut. If your waist belt is too tight, it will irritate your intestines and make you feel as if you're losing your breath, especially as you extend further forward in the pool. However, if the waist belt is too loose, it will sit too low on the hips, restricting your hip flexors as you attempt to maintain a steady and relaxed kick. (3) Most importantly, take a deep breath and unwind. This is something I can't stress enough. My initial reaction to the new sensation of the bungee cord was to "fight" it and struggle against it, which caused me to swim poorly, with thrashing, choppy strokes, and jerky movements. When I relax my body and work with the resistance, I notice that I start extending further forward in the pool during the swim and keep that long extension throughout the swim. This always gives me the feeling that I'm on the right track.

Vicente Abbott

| May 07, 2021

I recently retired from a large gym (read: Now that I have a pool in my backyard, I have an expensive) membership, which I tie to my metal ladder rail. While it does not simulate lap swimming 100% of the time, it is a pretty good replacement and money saver. Swimming with this is, in fact, HARDER than actual lap swimming, which can be beneficial. The belt is extremely comfortable and does not rub (I wore it against my bare skin while wearing a two-piece swimsuit). To extend the life of the rubber, I rinse it with clean water after each use and hang it to dry.

Matilda Page

| Jun 24, 2021

I'm not a great swimmer, but I've been swimming for exercise in my backyard pool with tethers for over a year. The old tether had worn out, so I grabbed this one. The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>b The tether is approximately 6' in length and has only 12-inch diameter. Stretches to 18" (other rubber tubing tethers stretch to nearly twice their original length). Very good for small pools like mine, and the belt connection is simple to hook and unhook. If I had to rate the tether stand on its own, I would give it a four-star rating (it could be a little longer or stretch a little further). br>br>The unattractive: The buckle on your belt won't stay put! Today was my first time swimming with this belt, and I had to tighten it after each short set. When you apply a lot of pressure to it, it loosens up. This is not acceptable! I still have the velcro-based belts from the old tethers, so I'll use them again. br>br>I'd give it a four-star rating because I have other belts to go with it. Because new buyers usually use these ratings, I'm going to give it a two because they'll have to look elsewhere for a reliable belt.

Ahmed Boyd

| Nov 07, 2021

So far, everything has gone well. I'm 5'10" and weigh 210 pounds. I'm using it with a 20 pound kettle and it's working great.

Nala Valdez

| Oct 11, 2021

I was on the fence about purchasing this. Although I have never competed, I am a strong swimmer who can swim about a mile and had considered purchasing one of the more expensive jet systems to create a flow, but this saved me thousands of dollars. I get the benefit of a system that works exceptionally well for around $30. To tie it to the stairs, I used a separate bungee cord through the loop at the end of the tether (there are a variety of ways to do this; I just happened to choose this one), and it works perfectly. The only issue I haven't figured out is how to measure distance (in the past, I measured my swimming in distance rather than time), but I now have the freedom to swim as long as I want in my own pool. It's a fantastic product that I wholeheartedly endorse.

Emory BEVAN

| Nov 10, 2021

This was easy to hook up to a hook in the wall of our pool (possibly for a float line or for my husband to get his swim workouts in during quarantine), and it was easy to hook up to a hook in the wall of our pool (possibly for a float line or for my husband to get his swim workouts in during quarantine. The problem with placement is that it pulls him down a little when it's attached below the water line. We'll try an above-water hookup to see if it allows us to swim in a more natural position. The belt is comfortable but difficult to adjust at first, but he got a good swim workout out of it, so we'll call it a win. Update: The location of where we hook up the strap has been changed, and it now works much better. I've tried it out myself, and it's great for a variety of water workouts; however, swimming in place is not the same as regular swimming. It causes a lot more water to come up our nose than regular lap swimming. To avoid this problem, consider getting a nose clip. Due to the bungee, kicking can be difficult, so we simply use a swim pull to get in a good swim without kicking. It's still one of our favorites and something we use on a regular basis.

Marianna Wilkinson

| Nov 04, 2021