I was watching the duel in the pool USA v Australia and I have a question, Michael Phelps and many others seem to breath on only one side, I have heard many coaches advocate breathing on both sides for a more balanced stroke, Is it now just a preference or what? Just wondering.
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You must twist your face or squint or do something different when you breathe on your off side that causes your goggles to leak. Try another, different, pair of goggles.
I'm sure when I breathe on my off side I probably grimace :(
I agree with Dan. Most likely, you are less relaxed breathing on your weak side, thereby "making a face" as you turn that way. Try to relax as you breath on your weak side, or try different goggles (different socket shape or type of seal may help). Sometimes I have a similar problem using my swedes, but rarely if ever have the same issue with other goggle types.
You must twist your face or squint or do something different when you breathe on your off side that causes your goggles to leak. Try another, different, pair of goggles.
I'm sure when I breathe on my off side I probably grimace :(
I agree with Dan. Most likely, you are less relaxed breathing on your weak side, thereby "making a face" as you turn that way. Try to relax as you breath on your weak side, or try different goggles (different socket shape or type of seal may help). Sometimes I have a similar problem using my swedes, but rarely if ever have the same issue with other goggle types.
