Why Do My Legs Sink No Matter How Hard I Kick?

I used to kick a lot but I was just getting exhausted.

Then I was told: “Don’t kick. Save your legs.”

So I stopped kicking… and my legs still sank.

I also heard:

- “Kick like you're kicking a soccer ball”- “Save your legs for the bike & run”- “Kick from your glutes” (but no one told me how)

I followed it all. Still slow and my legs continued to sink like a rock.

Next came the gear:

- “Just use a pull buoy.”- “Get buoyant pants.”- “You’ll wear a wetsuit on race day anyway.”

So I did. For a while, I survived & finished swims, covered the distance.

But eventually… finishing wasn’t enough.

I wanted to get faster. Stronger and be confident in the water.

And I plateaued.