Hello everyone - I am new to this group. I have been swimming freestyle for several years now and really enjoy it. I have worked hard at perfecting my stroke. I know what I should be doing and try hard to put it into practice. I have definitely become a stronger swimmer. I have a condition called "pectus excavatum". It makes my chest look a bit goofy with a depression in the centre and oversised lower ribs (called flared ribs). Some of you may have noticed that Peter van den hoogenband has it. I have read some articles that it can reduce your lung capacity. When swimming freestyle I have to stop for several minutes every 50 metres and was wondering whether this could be caused by my condition. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Regards Johnathon:confused:
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I just noticed that you have been swimming for "years". Assuming that your breathing technique is good and you swim a few times a week I can't think of why you would not be able to swim more than 50 Meters. How often do you breathe? I breathe on every left recovery and am working on becoming more bilaterral. As far as frequency of swimming, I usually swim about 5 to 6 times a week for about an hour each time. On weekends I will stay at least an hour and swim a mile or more.
I just noticed that you have been swimming for "years". Assuming that your breathing technique is good and you swim a few times a week I can't think of why you would not be able to swim more than 50 Meters. How often do you breathe? I breathe on every left recovery and am working on becoming more bilaterral. As far as frequency of swimming, I usually swim about 5 to 6 times a week for about an hour each time. On weekends I will stay at least an hour and swim a mile or more.
