Swimming aid

Abstract

A device for use in swimming comprising an elongate elastic member for positioning on the posterior forearm of a swimmer's arm, a first attachment means for attaching one end to a distal portion of the arm near the hand or wrist of the swimmer, and a second attachment means for attaching the other end to an intermediate portion of the arm near the swimmer's elbow. The device vibrates and creates turbulence on the posterior side of the forearm, enabling the swimmer to modify his or her stroke to maximise the generated turbulence, encouraging correct stroke technique.

1 . A device for use in swimming comprising:
 an elongated elastic member for positioning on the posterior forearm of a swimmer's arm, the member having opposed first and second ends;   first attachment means for attaching the first end to a distal portion of the arm near the hand or wrist of the swimmer; and   second attachment means for attaching the second end to an intermediate portion of the arm near the swimmer's elbow.   
   
   
       2 . A device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first attachment means attaches the first end to the hand near the knuckles of the swimmer, and provides a biasing force urging the hand to bend toward the outer forearm at the wrist. 
   
   
       3 . A device as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising one or more spacing elements positioned between portions of the elongate elastic member and the posterior forearm for maintaining a distance between said portions of the elongate elastic member and the posterior forearm. 
   
   
       4 . A device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first or second attachment means comprises a loop of elastic material. 
   
   
       5 . A device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the elastic member is in the form of an endless loop having integrally formed first and second attachment means at each of the respective ends. 
   
   
       6 . A device as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising one or more spacing elements positioned between portions of the elongate elastic member and the posterior forearm for maintaining a distance between said portions of the elongate elastic member and the posterior forearm. 
   
   
       7 . A device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the first or second attachment means comprises a loop of elastic material. 
   
   
       8 . A device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the elastic member is in the form of an endless loop having integrally formed first and second attachment means at each of the respective ends.