What Happens When You Swim Stationary

We explain the physics surrounding swimming stationary and with various pieces of equipment.

[@paddledogs]

Good info, you are on the point about the tethered swim being harder on the arms and shoulders. I'm hoping that in the end it means I'll be faster when I get in the lake again.

[@breezep.7693]

The Sloth from Zootopia 😂. I died laughing at that scene!!!! But came back to life to leave this comment.

[@The69bombero]

Tethered swimming is a great workout. The best thing about it is you don't need a big body of water. So many options, I think go for it. You don't need any fancy equipment. Keep training keep adjusting, it will work for you.

[@Selfrighteouscyclist]

Thanks for the scientific rationale behind decreasing resistance when swimming stationary to 80% and the tips on what to do. I'll apply this to my ironman preparation in my home pool.

[@carrieball5354]

Could you swim on your back in place

[@ItsTJ1]

but what if cant afford to get a big pool?