Hand paddles are a piece of equipment almost every swimmer has in their bag. They help with generating power, training the upper limbs and shoulders, and developing a better feel for the water. That’s ...

Simple hand paddles have been used for years by novice and veteran swimmers to pull more water with each stroke, thereby strengthening arm, shoulder and back muscles. Newer models, with ergonomic and ...

PENSACOLA, Florida, August 13. THERE are numerous claims in advertising about the benefits of specific hand paddle designs for swimming. Generally, these claims have no scientific support. However, ...

OK team, it’s time for another Get Outdoors product review. This week, I review the Assault Hand Paddle by Backwater Paddles! This thing looks mean but each of its intimidating features has a useful ...

Scientists have developed wearable technology for improving sports performance. Wearable sensors can be attached to, say, a swimmer's hand paddles or an archers' equipment. From there, data is ...

Swimming is a low-impact, full-body workout. With hand paddles, resistance cords, and swim parachutes, you can build strength, improve technique, and get more from every session. Skip next section ...