Oh, HELP.
I am a lifelong swimmer haven't competed since 1993 but do 1.5 miles a couple of times a week at the fitness center.
My left shoulder (breathing side) tends to get sensitive towards the end. I know this is because I am breathing every stroke.
Any advice about how to wean myself off this disgusting lazy habit? I know it would be better for my stroke (and my workout, and my overall time) but I just get so oxygen hungry!
Comments appreciated!
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When I first started swimming, I breathed exclusively on my right. After a couple of years of doing that, I noticed that my right side was more svelte (ie, concave). So I tried breathing to my left. I hated it. It felt really awkward. But I forced myself. I mean, really forced myself... I did a few sessions of only breathing to my left to get used to the feeling. And eventually it felt just fine. Now I breath every which way -every 2, 3, 4, 5 as needed, on either side. Sometimes on long, hard sets, I have to breathe every 2 - but I'll alternate right one length, left one length. On more chill sets I tend to go every 3.
When I first started swimming, I breathed exclusively on my right. After a couple of years of doing that, I noticed that my right side was more svelte (ie, concave). So I tried breathing to my left. I hated it. It felt really awkward. But I forced myself. I mean, really forced myself... I did a few sessions of only breathing to my left to get used to the feeling. And eventually it felt just fine. Now I breath every which way -every 2, 3, 4, 5 as needed, on either side. Sometimes on long, hard sets, I have to breathe every 2 - but I'll alternate right one length, left one length. On more chill sets I tend to go every 3.
