I just started swimming with a new group. The coach told me to hold my breath while swimming and only breathe out right before I take my breath. I had always thought you were not supposed to hold your breath while swimming, breathing out slowly while swimming instead. Advice? Thanks
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He then explained to me that if I did hold my breath, the heart had to pump harder to get the blood into the lungs because of the higher pressure in the lungs. He then went on to explain to me that if I continued to do this, over time my right ventricle would thicken and if I remember right this could lead to heart activation problems.
the point I made earlier
however, most do not need to worry about it...but, identifying those who develop problems is nearly impossible until they express themselves clinically
He then explained to me that if I did hold my breath, the heart had to pump harder to get the blood into the lungs because of the higher pressure in the lungs. He then went on to explain to me that if I continued to do this, over time my right ventricle would thicken and if I remember right this could lead to heart activation problems.
the point I made earlier
however, most do not need to worry about it...but, identifying those who develop problems is nearly impossible until they express themselves clinically
