Ankle float buoy

Abstract

A unitary ankle float buoy for immobilizing the legs during swim training. The buoy is formed of a central portion connecting a top wall and a lower wall and a pair of ankle openings disposed on each side of the central portion. The ankle float buoy is designed and configured to be worn upon both ankles of a swimmer below the calf and above the foot.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to an ankle floatation device, and more particularly to a swim training device that maintains a swimmer's legs in a fixed position to focus on the swimmer's core and shoulder training while swimming.[0004]Typically, swimming utilizes an arm stroke and kicking of the legs to propel the swimmer through water. While the arm stroke generally provides the majority of thrust, strong kicking can often compensate for a weak arm stroke. In order to overcome this compensating ability, it is often desired to remove the legs from the stroke to focus on the core and arm muscles to improve the arm stroke. However, one cannot simply stop kicking, as the legs would sink in the water causing an increased amount of drag that would need to be overcome. Additionally, paraplegic swimmers, or others with inabilities t...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a unitary ankle float buoy designed for swim training. It has a central portion that connects a top wall and a lower wall, with the top wall extending outward and curving downward, and the lower wall extending outward and curving upward. The buoy also has ankle openings on each side of the central portion, below the top wall and above the lower wall. The central portion, top wall, and lower wall create a front edge and a rear edge on the buoy with front and rear openings. The buoy is designed to be worn on a swimmer's ankles and can be securely fitted during training. The ankle opens may be in a convex configuration, allowing for a better fit to the swimmer's anatomy. Overall, the invention provides an effective and comfortable tool for swim training.

Problems solved by technology

However, one cannot simply stop kicking, as the legs would sink in the water causing an increased amount of drag that would need to be overcome.

This closing exertion, however, can be uncomfortable and tiring for the user and still allows for a certain degree of kicking being performed by the swimmer.

However, these straps can be cumbersome and difficult to attach and remove.

If the swimmer lacks the necessary core strength, the swimmer may break form.

As such, if one is desiring to increase the strength and proficiency of their core, this device is not ideal.

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