I haven't even posted here much, and feel a bit nervous about starting a new thread! But here goes.
If this subject has been :dedhorse: please point me in the direction of where (and how) to find old threads.
I have taught myself to bilateral breathe for a couple of reasons -- one, it helps my form to balance on each side, and two it will help in any OW swims in triathlons I do.
On another forum that I belong to, there is discussion of uni vs. bilateral breathing when swimming for speed. Now, I will NEVER in my lifetime set or even meet any speed records :rofl: ! But it might be nice to finish my yardages a little quicker. Since the other forum is of lesser swim skill, I pose the question to you here. The observation seems to have been made that bilateral breathing is used for slower workouts and to work on technique, but when racing and speed work, most if not all breathe unilaterally on their preferred side.
Is there truth to this observation, and are there other tips about breathing technique that you might have to offer.
Thanks,
Nancy
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It seems to me that few swimmers do bilateral swimming when racing. Generally you have a flow and bilateral breathing seems to break the flow. I do it during training or I'll breath every 4 to 5 strokes. I'll breath at whatever side comes up if I'm workign on distance and fitness.
It seems to me that few swimmers do bilateral swimming when racing. Generally you have a flow and bilateral breathing seems to break the flow. I do it during training or I'll breath every 4 to 5 strokes. I'll breath at whatever side comes up if I'm workign on distance and fitness.
