Do you race short distance free with bi-lateral breathing?
Former Member
...it seems that ppl still prefer to breath on their best side when racing short distance free (50yd/m, maybe even more)... Am I correct in this observation?
(of course I do realize the value of bi-lat breathing during practice, drills, long distance..etc, due to body position, balance, strain of muscle...etc)
Thanks!
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Former Member
In a sprint I breathe to the side that feels most fluid by the time I need air. The side can depend on how I feel that day, t\what muscles may be tighter than the others.
Being ambidextrous, I don't have a favorite side (if nothing is hurting).
When doing regular swimming in practice, moderate and easy sets, I breathe on 3's and 5's,
or if I zone out, it can happen on 2';s and 4's and 5's and 6's.... ;)
In a sprint I breathe to the side that feels most fluid by the time I need air. The side can depend on how I feel that day, t\what muscles may be tighter than the others.
Being ambidextrous, I don't have a favorite side (if nothing is hurting).
When doing regular swimming in practice, moderate and easy sets, I breathe on 3's and 5's,
or if I zone out, it can happen on 2';s and 4's and 5's and 6's.... ;)
