I saw someone today breathing every 4 strokes, so it took her 4 or 5 breathings to finish the length. Thought it interesting to know the breathing styles of the people here, and maybe the advantages of each.
Edit: Replace "breath" by "breathe" in the title.
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I am trying hard to get used to bilateral. Even though I'm terrible at it--sometimes feeling as if going to drown--it's still obvious that bilateral breathing instantly improves my balance and decreases the stroke-per-length by 1 or 2. But it is really not easy to change the habit! If someone has successful stories and tips that would be great to hear :D
I'm wondering which of the following 3 ways to change one-sided breathing habit to bilateral works better:
(a) Will only do bilateral breathing, no matter how hard. This will force you to get used to it.
(b) If you are used to right-side breathing, change completely to only left-side breathing (and vice versa), until you are used to it, then bilateral should be no problem.
(c) Gradually adding bilateral breathing in your practices.
Anyone tried any of these?
I am trying hard to get used to bilateral. Even though I'm terrible at it--sometimes feeling as if going to drown--it's still obvious that bilateral breathing instantly improves my balance and decreases the stroke-per-length by 1 or 2. But it is really not easy to change the habit! If someone has successful stories and tips that would be great to hear :D
I'm wondering which of the following 3 ways to change one-sided breathing habit to bilateral works better:
(a) Will only do bilateral breathing, no matter how hard. This will force you to get used to it.
(b) If you are used to right-side breathing, change completely to only left-side breathing (and vice versa), until you are used to it, then bilateral should be no problem.
(c) Gradually adding bilateral breathing in your practices.
Anyone tried any of these?
