In workouts I'm breathing every stroke and into and out of every flipturn. Even worse, once I am really gasping for air (in the middle of a hard set or on the 3rd turn of a 100) I am almost coming to a stop off the turn to catch my breath. I've been swimming 2000-3000 yards 3x/week for the last 18 months dropping intervals and increasing speed but I guess I am still just not in good enough cardiovascular shape?
Of course, it can't help that I have been constantly reinforcing bad habits. But can I just keep plugging away and eventually the fatigue from swimming the length will at least equal the fatigue from the turns?
The alternative I imagine is some kind of hypoxic training that is going to make me miserable. But I'm willing to do what I've gotta do at this point.
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I'm guessing that you are not comfortable in the water and are tensed up when you swim? The muscles that aren't currently busy helping you swim should be relaxed.
I agree with previous posts about doing a full exhale. My coach encourages us to do bobs between intervals to make sure that we are making full exhales instead of panting.
Check your pulse before and immediately after a set. See how long it takes to get your heartrate down below 120 and then below 100.
Physical checkup is something to consider.
I'm guessing that you are not comfortable in the water and are tensed up when you swim? The muscles that aren't currently busy helping you swim should be relaxed.
I agree with previous posts about doing a full exhale. My coach encourages us to do bobs between intervals to make sure that we are making full exhales instead of panting.
Check your pulse before and immediately after a set. See how long it takes to get your heartrate down below 120 and then below 100.
Physical checkup is something to consider.
