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With Phillip Merling out for the year, Fins could go after Marcus Spears
We reported earlier today that Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling has an Achilles’ tendon injury.  Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that Merling will miss the entire season due to the injury.Jackson also reports that the injury was suffered…

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What do you think of training with fins, paddles, and pull buoys? Do they work for you?

• By Customer Demand!
• Durable molded rubber swim fins.
• Longer blade molded from a stiffer material for maximum propulsion.
• Foot pocket is molded from a softer material for maximum fit and comfort.

Product Description
Durable molded rubber swim fins. Longer blade molded from a stiffer material for maximum propulsion…. More >>

Floating fins

Is the breath-holding time the limit or coping with the water pressure? Which is the way, she notices, that’s the pressure gets too much??

Im 17 yrs. old, weigh 150lbs, and am 5’10″. I know everything I could possibly know to get into BUD/S. My mind is made up, I have decided to enlist when I graduate next year. So please do not give me parental advice and please don’t tell me I’m not cut out for special forces. I have wanted to be a SEAL since I was 5 and I’m going for a SEAL challenge contract next year. I just need to know what type of fins would best prepare me for BUD/S swims.

• Non-Impact Aerobic Exercise
• Walking on Water Has never been so easy
• Ideal for rehab, cardio or weight loss

Product Description
The Water Walkers provide a fun and effective way to exercise in the pool. Non-impact exercise allows the user to get a vigorous exercise by running or gliding through the water. New and improved for 2009, the Water Walkers are constructed with heavy duty Velcro foot straps and reinforced foot planes for longer life. Includes a mesh carry bag with cord-lock enclosure and exercise suggestions sheet…. More >>

Winged Water Walkers – Swim Training Fins

Product Description
These are your classic rubber training fins; shorter than the average dive/snorkel fin. They have been used by coaches for years. Sized in Mens. Womens shoe sizes should size down 1-2 sizes. Example: Wmn shoe size 6 should order a 3-5 fin. Sorry, fin color cannot be chosen…. More >>

Rubber Training Fins

Product Description
The Zoomer fins were invented by Dr. Marty Hull, and his response to Why do Zoomer fins work is: When swimming most people do not use their legs very much. The reason is because legs are not very efficient in the water. Arms work much better. Zommers fins make the legs more efficient. You will feel this increase in effeciency, so you will use your legs more. More leg use gives you a better workout. Zoomer fins will allow you to swim faster and more smoothly thr… More >>

Zoomers Training Fins – Red

Product Description
Zoomers are a unique swim fin that utilize patented short-fin technology to promote a shorter, faster kick. They are designed to provide the ideal amount of propulsion for perfecting the swimming kick and stroke, allowing for better form over longer periods of time. Because they have a smaller blade than traditional fins, Zoomers make the legs work harder without overloading the muscles. They help you avoid burnout and sustain an optimum workout level over a longer … More >>

Red Zoomers Training Fins

Swimming with fins is an excellent training tool to work on the normal kicking technique and get the right kind of propulsion to increase speed. Choose the correct feet size and get started with advice from a professional swimmer in this free video on properly swimming with fins. Expert: Stephen Taylor Contact: www.sTtrainer.com Bio: Stephen Taylor is a professional endurance coach and has won over 25 races, ranging from sprints to iron-distance triathlons, marathons and ultra-marathons. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge