That's my pet name for anaerobic swimming..... Tonight we did a set where we swam a 400, breathing every 3rd on the first 25, every 5th on the 2nd, every 7th, then every 9th !!! on the last 25. Repeat X4 = 400 yds. My question for all the coaches and/or coach wannabees out there is : What's the benefit ? I can see some down-side to this idea, for example; as you start to yearn for that good ol' O2, you shorten up and hasten up each stroke. Not good. So what's the good side ? Cheers ! Bert
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I had a girlfriend once who was an elite level NCAA swimmer who called it "HIGHpoxic" training - because she would push herself far enough that she would nearly black-out and would feel "high" for several moments afterwards. Perhaps as dangerous as drugs - but likely not as addictive.
I do not recommend HIGHpoxic training - regardless of ability level.
I had a girlfriend once who was an elite level NCAA swimmer who called it "HIGHpoxic" training - because she would push herself far enough that she would nearly black-out and would feel "high" for several moments afterwards. Perhaps as dangerous as drugs - but likely not as addictive.
I do not recommend HIGHpoxic training - regardless of ability level.
