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.
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i sometimes swim with a reduced breathing pattern (every 5 or 7 strokes) as a way of equalizing my speed with someone who is slower. it is a great way to swim a mile or three together without either of us feeling mis-matched and makes it quite challenging for me even though it has the effect of slowing my pace.
i sometimes swim with a reduced breathing pattern (every 5 or 7 strokes) as a way of equalizing my speed with someone who is slower. it is a great way to swim a mile or three together without either of us feeling mis-matched and makes it quite challenging for me even though it has the effect of slowing my pace.
