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
I was personally thinking that the amount of oxygen required would be a function of the effort I'm putting in rather than actual speed.
Of course it is.
If lightheadedness, rather than any perceived need for balance to avoid fishtailing or shoulder strain or something, is causing you to breathe every 3d rather than every 2d arm, I think the answer is that you are not exhaling forcefully or thoroughly enough.
I was personally thinking that the amount of oxygen required would be a function of the effort I'm putting in rather than actual speed.
Of course it is.
If lightheadedness, rather than any perceived need for balance to avoid fishtailing or shoulder strain or something, is causing you to breathe every 3d rather than every 2d arm, I think the answer is that you are not exhaling forcefully or thoroughly enough.
