It depends on how much damage has been done. Also, if you're restraining the muscles when you swim that'll set the recovery back every time.

You want to exercise as much as you can without causing pain. If you're fine with the foil, I'd stick to that for a good few weeks at least before gently trying the merfin again.

Of course, that will only work if you have actually strained muscles and that's what's causing the pain!

I love my foil! I got it for the sole reason that I can use it during normal pool times (I'm not allowed to use my triton in case I injure someone with it, which is fair enough!) I was amazed at how well I could swim with it - it's definitely my favourite fin at the moment, and the one I'll be using in my tail!


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