YYST Swim Bungee Resistance Training Belt Swimming Exerciser Tether (One Waist Belt, Bungee Cord, Loop)

Fairly easy to adjust, and nice and durable. We purchased this to use in a 10' backyard pool, tied off to a deck post.

I learned about swim tethers when I saw someone using one on a cruise ship. He was swimming hard and staying in place--that is exactly what a swim tether allows you to do. I bought one and have now used it on a cruise and whenever I travel and stay in a hotel. I recently bought my own above-ground pool and now swim it it every day with my tether attached to a nearby tree (I attached a strap to the tree, about 7ft above the ground, and let the end of the strap hang down about 4 feet. I then attached the tether to the strap to that because I didn't want the tether to touch the side of the pool). With a swim tether, you actually get a better workout than you do swimming in an Olympic size pool (which is what I used to do) because you swim continuously and never get to push off from the side of the pool. You swim naturally--breast stroke, free style, back stroke, whatever you like-- and the tether just holds you in place. I'm a woman, and it might work better for women than for men because it fits around the waist so your hips hold it in place as you swim forward. A man might need to belt it more tightly. I've probably used mine about 50 times so far and it still looks brand new. Anyway, this is such a simple and inexpensive device, but it allows you to get a really great workout in a really small pool. Wish I had known about these years ago.

I'm giving this 4 stars because the bungee cord is cheap. It broke off the clip after a few months. Otherwise, the belt and other hardware seem to be holding up well. I use it frequently and it's allowed me to swim for exercise without having to go to a lap pool. Even in my small Florida pool it works great. If it had a better quality bungee I would give it 5 stars, especially for the price.

The first product I bought was made by stretchcordz.. I paid about US$70 for their product that is made with a rubber stretch band type cord and did very well and was very comfortable but it has rotted and worn out. (I live in the desert sun damages everything)I have very low expectations for this particular device because I felt that the price was so cheap that I would just end up with something I could use a couple of times and throw away until I could justify paying another 70 bucks for the stretchcordz device.Much to my surprise this device was much higher quality than expected I love the bungee cords and I feel that the build is done very well I highly recommend spending $20 over $70 any day of the week I believe the quality matches if not even better than the device I did have. I will definitely be bringing these in the house and out of the sun so as not to have the same experience again.

Really holds me in place and works well, easy to use.

It does feel comfy and works very well as advertised on Amazon

Wow I’m really impressed by this. Hooked it to my ladder, there is plenty of room to spare with the length. Thought it would be too short ... wasn’t, perfect length. It’s comfortable. Barely feel it on you with lots of padding in the red area. Pulls you back lightly when done.I have a 22 foot pool and at full stroke I got to about 19 feet with my hands extended. Only limitation is indeed the waste size. I am male and 160 and it’s perfect. I think the ideal male weight is 140 to 200. Anything over that may be a stretch. But in that range it’s wonderful. Real quality for the small price.

Work when I can't get to the big pool. Has a tendency to pull you under the water. I think the kind that is like a fishing pole may work better