Is it good for helping improve leg floating?
902586
These are not really thick enough to add floatation. I use them for splash protection and have only been in the water with them a couple of times but have not noticed any added floatation.
902587
No. There is no difference except it keeps the legs warmer in chilly water.
902588
Nope, no floatation value, but very little weight/drag either. They do a good job of blocking wind and keeping a chill away. You will need something more high tech for that.
497786
Yes, however it requires more leg strength! A good workout but would be a little more difficult for really young ones.
1944888
As with any bicycle type devise, this does work the upper thighs, and the lower calves. It is useful in many positions and great for recovery after surgery. You can adjust the tension to help with the thigh area. It basically depends on exactly what you are aiming to work on. It is not a best for intense exercise, but more for maintaining and healing. You can practically lay down an exercise or sit right up and do it. Used regularly it will keep your legs well exercised, and help in the healing process of surgeries such as knee replacement. It is also well made so it can stand up to time and use. hope this helps. God bless
1935720
It's a great workout in the water. not too hard. I can even do leg lifts at the end of each walking lap. Love them.
2111780
I would suspect you would be fine. I am 6', and can hang my feet and roughly a third my shins in the water, while floating. The seat is not that high, especially if you slightly under-inflate the bladders (or don't top them off when cooler water causes some loss of pressure).
150022
I would say no. It is better used to wrap around a pole, like smething on your weight bench, and then your ankle. Bring your leg back and exercise your muscles using the resistance the band creates. You can also step into the band each end wrapping around your ankle, and walk sideways across the floor and back, again using the resistance to strengthen muscles. That's how I use them. Good luck.
53033
You can use it, but you will have to use the 'assist' to tilt your body at more of an angle. So you would be keeping your legs straight and body straight but your body will be at more of a 45° angle. The only problem I see with this is that you are not working the same muscles. I guess you could put it on your ankle, make it really tight and keep your knees bent during the pull up. You would use your leg muscles a bit to properly benefit from the assist. As I have never tried this I do not know how it would work.Hope this helps.
100974
I bought this to stretch the muscles in my rather habitually tight calves and thus help my back pain. I am not clear that one of its functions is to build up cAlf muscles. Try asking a physical therapist or trainer at a well equipped gym. Those are the two places I always see slant boards.
1221317
Pamela, In the same manner that a life preserver would keep you afloat, this belt would also keep you afloat. It is intended to be used when doing aqua aerobic type exercises. If your goal is to do aqua aerobic exercises (i.e. float on your stomach or your back while kicking your legs or doing arm exercises), this would be a good piece of equipment for you.Have a good weekend.Sincerely,Roy LazarusTrivillage.com
1603828
Probably not...unless you are swinging your arms. Sounds silly, but it is more tied in to arm movement than leg activity.
1177842
not really - it is designed to maintain a straight leg. I'm using it to support an injured LCL
1027026
I don't know if this will help for sure, but I actually had trouble using it because I have shorter legs! Your feet might hang off the end, but you almost certainly won't have a problem in the bum-to-knee area, because that's the part that I had issues with since I have shorter or more average-length thighs.
1972785
The belt gives you buoyancy but you have to use your hand and legs to keep yourself upright and stable. It helps you tread water. It is an aid, not a float
2189400
Yes .... I bought it for my dad who is 6'4 and about 250 and it supports him easily. As far as lasting I have bought many swimways floats in the past with a lot of success but it mostly depends on how you take care of them ... Not leaving them out in the sun make a big difference
329218
I don't know. I am 190 and it's fine with me. Being in the water I don't think we weigh as much and when you put your arms out to the side I think it will also help you float. I would give it a try.
2072704
I think so especially if you tend to be clumsy, bad sense of balance etc. When I try to stop I tend to get tipsy so I'm thinking the stabilizer bar would have helped. Also when I'm jumping it would have kept me more upright and balanced (if that makes sense).
872312
Welll it would help with stretching the muscles and tendons which is good. Giving you more range of movement and extra strength to lift things.