Features & Benefits

The Hydro Hip provides resistance training to build power for hip rotation. It is an advanced training product consisting of a belt and two small fins that protrude from each hip, intended to be worn around the swimmer's waist for freestyle swimming (or near the chest for swimming breaststroke). A minimum guideline for who whould be using the Hydro Hip, includes Junior National level swimmers, triathletes and age group members; 14 and above.
The magic of the Hydro Hip actually happens when you take it off, even after swimming as little as a hundred yards. It is specifically intended for short-distance training and quickly teaches you to drive your swim from the hips, as opposed to pulling with your arms. Ultimately, this will create a "power snap" at the hips. It is estimated that you get close to a 100% return on energy expenditure from your hips, versus only about 20% from your arms. The Hydro Hip is designed specifically to take advantage of this ratio and help you achieve a more technical and powerful stroke.

Specifications

• Hip belt with side fins
• 1 lb

Exercises

The Hydro Hip is made to help you increase your hip rotation while you swim so clearly the best exercise is to swim! When you are performing freestyle and backstroke techniques, the Hydro Hip works on total rotation bilaterally as well as proper timing.  When doing the breaststroke, the Hydro Hip will assist with the prevention of the elbows and arms going back too far, which allows for quick hands and faster arm recovery.

More Info

Competitive as well as recreational swimmers who lack balanced hip rotation will not balanced in the swimming which will result in a loss of valuable energy. Rotation of the hips simply means swimming side to side which is the optimal way to get better stroke power. The Hydro Hip should be used for short bursts or sprints not for longer distances. You will reap the greatest rewards once you take the fins off and swim again.