You have a cap, goggles, towels and a swimsuit. But, according to USA Swimming, some other swimming aids may help make your workout more beneficial. Fins (devices that fit on a swimmer’s feet) can help swimmers increase their speed when kicking long distances. Kickboards (floating devices used by swimmers during practice) can enhance a swimmer’s kicking skills. Paddles (plastic devices placed on a swimmer’s hands during practice) can add resistance to the stroke to build arm muscles and help position the body better when a swimmer is not kicking.
