I've been trying to focus on my butterfly lately, and I really seem to have a problem getting a breathing pattern that works. First I had to slow down my pace, and really concentrate on my kick, but I'm still having trouble breathing. I seem to remember every 3rd stroke being a good pattern, but my brain says every 2nd would be better. Unfortunately, if I try for every other, it almost seems like I'm working harder to get my face up to catch a breath. Since our pool has just little ropes with floats, it really takes some doing to get above the waves and I'm trying to break myself of the side breathing habit.
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It is true that oxygen deprivation does lead to lactic acid build up and ultimately to the piano falling on your back in the 200 fly (been there, done that). However, oxygen deprivation does not result from breathing every stroke.
It is true that oxygen deprivation does lead to lactic acid build up and ultimately to the piano falling on your back in the 200 fly (been there, done that). However, oxygen deprivation does not result from breathing every stroke.
