Swimming boards are not only used by beginners when learning to swim. The training aids are also used to improve the technique and power of competition and club swimmers. With a float, for example one Pullboy strengthen the arm and the shoulder muscles and train the technique of the arms.

Difference between one kickboardand one Pullboy

When training with a swimming board, your arms rest on the board so that the exerciser can fully concentrate on his leg movements. On Pullboy For example, Besco’s Pull Buoy Pro model is clamped between the thighs during swim training to strengthen the arm and shoulder muscles and improve the arm technique. Pullboys can continue to be used when a swimmer can swim only short distances and / or has difficulty breathing.

What are the advantages of swimming with a Pullboy?

Pullboys are usually made of lightweight foam. The reason that many inexperienced swimmers floundle in the water after a short distance is usually an uneconomical swimming style. In the pool two forces act on the float: buoyancy and gravity. Good swimmers have learned to use these two forces optimally, so they need only use little force for an optimal water position. When swimming, gravity and lift must be used so that the body remains in a horizontal position with minimal effort without the hips or legs sinking. The footwork serves the drive and supports the rotations that arise around the body axis to avoid a sinking of the legs. Through the use of one Pullboy For example, the elite Pullboy from Speedo, you can train a power-saving, efficient swimming. The buoyancy aid, for example the product Zoggs Pull Buoy, gives the legs a boost and thus ensures an optimal position in the water. This allows the trainee to fully concentrate on his arms and to improve both technique and strength.

Different versions of Pullboys

Pullboys are made with or without an ankle strap. In some swimming clubs pullbuoys that are attached to the feet with a hose are used during training. The trainers who use this training method, justify this, that in this way can perform a specific for swimming strength training for the arms and torso. However, it should not go unmentioned that there are very successful swimmers among the athletes who train with a foot strap as well as with the athletes who train without an ankle strap.

In addition to the Pullbouy, the swimming pool Arena Freeflow Pullbouy also uses other swimming aids such as paddles and swimming boards. So that not every swimmer must use different swimming aids, Pullboys are now also offered as so-called combination training aids. The majority of conventional swimming boards are designed to be used both as a floating board and as a pull-bouy.

What to look for when buying from a Pullboy?

When selecting a pullbuoy, different criteria must be considered. The training device should be made of a material that provides a good buoyancy, such as the product Aqua Pull Buoy by Aquatics. The swim coach should continue to be made of environmentally friendly material. The proven material is EVA (closed pore foam). All edges of the swim trainer must be rounded so that the legs do not rub up during training. To ensure maximum comfort during training, the Pullboy must be ergonomically shaped in one piece. An asymmetric shape is advantageous, as it guarantees a perfect fit, such as the high-quality unisex swimming board Pullkick of the renowned sporting goods manufacturer Arena.