I've watched a lot of swimmers in elite competition in for instance 1500m who breathe every stroke. However when I swim distance I still have to use bilateral breathing. I've tried breathing every stroke like they do, but I find myself getting light headed. What's the best way to learn to control your breathing to do long distance well? Thanks,
David
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How do they measure/document oxygen consumption during swimming? I make these measurements in kids in my pulmonary function lab who are on the treadmill or bike, I can't conceive of a system to do this reliably in the water, either O2 consumption or oxygen saturation. I would love to know how to do this (or who to contact to learn more).
Swimming flume is used. The subject is swimming in place and has no turns. I think Maglischo has a picture in his book. I believe some sort of snorkel apparatus is used with noseclips.
How do they measure/document oxygen consumption during swimming? I make these measurements in kids in my pulmonary function lab who are on the treadmill or bike, I can't conceive of a system to do this reliably in the water, either O2 consumption or oxygen saturation. I would love to know how to do this (or who to contact to learn more).
Swimming flume is used. The subject is swimming in place and has no turns. I think Maglischo has a picture in his book. I believe some sort of snorkel apparatus is used with noseclips.
