I have been swimming on a regular baiss for about 4yrs (I am a triathlete). When I swim hard (interval, short tri race=800~1500m), I obviously gulp too much air and cause some distress in my system, and I end up puking either during the bike or run. (Sorry for an unpleasant topic..). Not really a puking out of my stomach, but more out of upper chest area. Any tips to fix this gulping too much air? I have been trying to breathe out nice and steady under water. Am I supposed to do a belly breathing or chest breathing? Thanks.
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It seems odd that breathing heavy while swimming would cause nausea. I don't doubt that you are stressing your body, but I don't think it's the breathing that is causing the nausea. Are you possibly ingesting some of the water you are swimming in? If you are swimming in a warm lake or an ocean I can understand how you might become a bit nauseated when exerting yourself.
It seems odd that breathing heavy while swimming would cause nausea. I don't doubt that you are stressing your body, but I don't think it's the breathing that is causing the nausea. Are you possibly ingesting some of the water you are swimming in? If you are swimming in a warm lake or an ocean I can understand how you might become a bit nauseated when exerting yourself.
