I have a new ( young ) coach. He includes breath control sets. Does any one else think this could be dangerous for older (56 years old) swimmers? My MD thought it was crazy. I have noticed quite a few Masters swimmers dying from strokes. An old coach of mine said USA Swimming had banned hypoxic training for kids for a while.
I do breath control sets, and I am older than that. It took a long time to be comfortable and not panic. I still breathe when I need to, but try to extend the breath over a few more strokes - generally at end of practice, when tissues are well oxygenated.
Unless and until you feel ready, ignore it.
:)
I do breath control sets, and I am older than that. It took a long time to be comfortable and not panic. I still breathe when I need to, but try to extend the breath over a few more strokes - generally at end of practice, when tissues are well oxygenated.
Unless and until you feel ready, ignore it.
:)
