The Agility Paddles have been a huge success since FINIS first released them. The paddle is simplicity in its most elegant form and is truly special, not just for what it includes, but for what it chooses to go without.

No longer do you run the risk of wearing through the elastic bands on your hand paddles—this paddle doesn’t have any. Furthermore, rather than damaging your shoulder using poor technique, the Agility Paddle demands that you swim correctly and efficiently. Any irregularities in the entry or catch will result in the paddle falling off of your hand, forcing you to remain focused and disciplined while you are swimming. The versatility of the paddle is unmatched: it is a great technical tool and can also be used to increase muscular endurance without sacrificing proper technique.

This week’s sample set puts the real benefits of going strapless to the test! With a combination of sculling, freestyle and IM, this is a great way to tune into the fine technical details of all four strokes.

5 x 50 (25 scull, 25 swim)

1 x 100 Freestyle

5 x 50 (25 freestyle, 25 backstroke)

1 x 100 IM

5 x 50 (25 scull, 25 swim)

1 x 100 Backstroke

TOTAL: 1050 YARDS/METERS