Swimming floats are a commonly used swimming aid, and here's more about them:
The role of swimming floatation board
Aid in learning to swim: For beginners, the floatation board is a powerful assistant to help them adapt to the water as soon as possible and overcome their fear of water. Students can put the board on the chest or clamped under the armpit, with the buoyancy provided by the board to maintain body balance, so as to focus more on breathing and paddling, kicking and other movements of the practice, quickly master the basic skills of swimming.
Specialized training: swimmers with a certain foundation can use the pontoon for specialized training. For example, the hand can be held in the float for leg kicking special training, can effectively exercise the leg muscle strength, improve the frequency, amplitude and effect of kicking; legs clamped to the float can focus on the practice of hand paddling action, enhance the strength of the upper limbs, improve paddling skills, so that the swimming posture is more standard.
Enhance core strength: Choose a moderately buoyant float, the practitioner needs to rely on their own core strength to maintain body balance, which helps to exercise the core muscles, improve body stability and coordination, and thus improve the overall performance of swimming.
Correcting swimming posture: Floatation boards can be used to correct some common swimming errors. For example, to correct the problem of forward arm bias, the palm of the hand into the water moment intentionally from the other side of the pontoon board rubbed, if not rubbing the pontoon board or rubbing to the middle of the position, it means that the direction of the arm into the water has a bias; but also correct the problem of incomplete pushing the water, will be pinched in the pontoon board at the root of the thigh, paddling is completed with the palm of your hand to shoot the pontoon board, if it is difficult to shoot the paddling action needs to be improved.
Auxiliary rehabilitation training: In some water rehabilitation training, the floating board can also play a role. Its buoyancy characteristics can reduce the body weight in the water, reduce the pressure on the injured area, so that the rehabilitated person can carry out some simple exercises in the water to promote physical recovery.
Materials used in swimming floats
Commonly, swimming floats are mainly made of the following materials:
EVA (ethylene - vinyl acetate copolymer): has good water resistance, closed cell structure makes it non-absorbent, moisture-proof, resistant to seawater, grease, acid, alkali and other chemicals corrosion, anti-bacterial, non-toxic, odorless, non-polluting. At the same time, excellent processability, no joints, easy to hot press, cutting, gluing, laminating and other processing, but also has a shockproof, cushioning, thermal insulation, sound insulation and other properties.
EPP (Expanded Polypropylene): shock-resistant, pressure-resistant, acid-resistant, alkali-resistant, heat-resistant (- 40℃-130℃), insulating, non-toxic and odorless, it is a kind of environmentally friendly and skin-friendly material, comfortable to the touch, and taking into account the lightweight and high elasticity.
Swimming Pontoon Load-bearing Range
Ordinary Float: Generally, it can bear about 30-50kg, which can meet the needs of most children and some adults, and is suitable for use in shallow water or as a beginner's aid.
Big buoyant float: with a weight capacity between 50-80kg, it is relatively larger and more buoyant, suitable for heavier adults or for use in deeper water, providing more stable buoyancy support for the user.
Professional Training Float: The weight capacity of this type of float is usually above 80-100kg, designed for professional athletes or high-intensity training, in addition to good buoyancy, it may also have some special design and features, such as more ergonomic shape, so that the athlete can better maintain their body posture and complete a variety of movements during training.
Scenarios for Swimming Float
Swimming pools: one of the most common places where floaties are used. In the swimming pool, beginners can learn the basic swimming movements and breathing techniques with the help of the floats in the shallow water; swimmers with a certain foundation can carry out special training in the deep water, such as leg pumping, arm paddling and other exercises, in order to improve the swimming skills and physical fitness; professional athletes will also use the floats for training in strength, endurance and skills to improve the level of competitiveness.
Seaside: When swimming at the seashore, the flotation board can provide extra safety for swimmers. Due to the relatively complex water conditions at the beach, with waves, undercurrents and other factors, the buoyancy of a pontoon board can help people better maintain their balance and avoid being knocked over or swept away by waves. At the same time, the pontoon can also be used as a tool for recreation. People can lie on the pontoon to enjoy the sunshine and waves, or carry out some simple water activities, such as snorkeling, with the assistance of the pontoon.
Water sports centers: In addition to swimming training, many water sports centers will also carry out a variety of water fitness courses and activities, such as water yoga, water Pilates and so on. In these courses, the pontoon can be used as an auxiliary equipment to help participants better complete a variety of actions, enhance the training effect, improve the body's flexibility and balance.
Swimming floatation board use crowd
Children: Children's body coordination and balance is relatively weak, the float can provide the necessary support and protection for their activities in the water, to help them adapt to the water environment faster, to develop an interest in swimming and hobby.
Teenagers and adult beginners: For teenagers and adults who are new to swimming or not yet proficient in swimming skills, floatation boards are important aids for learning to swim, allowing them to practice various swimming postures and techniques in the water more confidently and gradually improve their swimming level.
Professional Swimmers: Floatboards are an indispensable part of a professional swimmer's training routine. Through the use of floatation board, athletes can target the strengthening of local action training, such as the power and speed of the legs to hit the water training, arm paddling efficiency and effectiveness of training, so as to improve the overall swimming performance.
Elderly people: A moderate amount of swimming exercise helps the elderly to maintain health and enhance physical fitness. Floatation board can reduce the difficulty and risk of water exercise for the elderly, so that they can perform some simple exercises in the water, such as treading water, paddling, etc., to achieve the purpose of physical exercise, and at the same time, it can also increase their safety in the water.
Precautions for the use of swimming floats
Correct Wearing and Use: Before using a float, read the product manual carefully to understand the correct way to wear and use it. For example, some floatboards require a properly fitted wrist strap or fixture to ensure that they do not easily fall off or get lost during use. In the process of use, according to different training purposes and scenarios, choose the appropriate way of using the float, such as hand-held, clamped under the armpit, placed behind the back, etc., and pay attention to maintain the correct body posture, to give full play to the auxiliary role of the float.
Pay attention to the scope of application of the float: different materials and types of floats are suitable for different water temperatures and water quality conditions. In low-temperature or high-temperature waters, choose a pontoon with good cold- or heat-resistant properties to ensure that its quality and performance are not affected. Also, pay attention to whether the buoyancy of the floatboard matches the weight of the user and the usage scenario to avoid under or over buoyancy.
Safety first: Although a pontoon board can provide a certain degree of buoyancy and safety, it is not a life-saving device, and you still need to pay attention to safety in the process of using it. Children and beginners should use the pontoon in the company of their parents or coaches, and choose to conduct activities in safe waters and places, avoiding hazardous areas or bad weather conditions. In addition, the wear and aging of the pontoon board should be checked regularly. If the surface of the pontoon board is found to be damaged, cracked or with significantly reduced buoyancy, it should be replaced in a timely manner to ensure the safety of use.
Care and maintenance: After using the pontoon, it should be rinsed with water in time to remove the surface dirt, chlorine and other residual substances, and then placed in a cool, ventilated place to dry naturally, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature baking, in order to prevent the pontoon material aging, deformation or cracking. When storing the pontoon, pay attention to avoid heavy pressure and sharp objects collision, so as not to damage the structure and performance of the pontoon. For some removable parts of the float plate, such as wrist straps, fixed clips, etc., should be properly stored to prevent loss or damage.
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