I have been working on bilateral breathing for several months. Now I have found that my stroke has shortened and I am rotating much less. My hands tend to enter the water closer to my head than I would like. Anyone else have a similar experience?
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I think the key is not to get discouraged and keep at it. I also suggest some (gasp) slow laps breathing to the ugly side (I like that expression) where you can work on balancing your stroke.
Another thing is to breathe to one side going up the pool and on the other coming back. Of course, this means that you are always looking to one side, so be sure it is the side with the best "scenery."
Patience, grasshopper.
-LBJ
Thank you, Master. Great suggestion--I actually have tried that, and I think it may work, at least when I'm swimming at a slow to moderate pace.
I think the key is not to get discouraged and keep at it. I also suggest some (gasp) slow laps breathing to the ugly side (I like that expression) where you can work on balancing your stroke.
Another thing is to breathe to one side going up the pool and on the other coming back. Of course, this means that you are always looking to one side, so be sure it is the side with the best "scenery."
Patience, grasshopper.
-LBJ
Thank you, Master. Great suggestion--I actually have tried that, and I think it may work, at least when I'm swimming at a slow to moderate pace.
