I'm a pretty good OWS swimmer (1:24/100) at Z2, but I really struggle with bilateral breathing. My heartrate skyrockets and I literally feel like I'm panicking when I breathe to my left side. It's really frustrating to where I quit some pool workouts where there's a lot bi lateral sets.
Thank you for the videos. I am self coaching myself with the TI videos and have run into issues with breathing ( even to the dominant side). I know everyone keeps saying avoid lifting the head, but no matter how much I focus, I tend to lift my head to breath and over rotate and the subsequent strokes fall apart. If I keep the head low, i swallow water. I am going to try this drill, but if you have specific feedback to help here, would appreciate it. (unfortunately, TH-cam doesn't allow me to upload a picture that shows exactly my body position at breath).
Try starting on your back, lead arm extended. Then begin your strokes. After three strokes, stop and start on your back again. After practicing this, after the third stroke roll onto your back again where you started. This would be start on your back, take three strokes, roll back onto your back again. If you feel good, start three more strokes again-if not feeling good and drinking water just stop. Start again.
Celesté - many thanks. I am following the video and able to do 2 turns of what you showed ( unfortunately not sure how good the form is e.g. Triangle / head etc, I will get a video and add further comments). Do advise buying a set of fins because I keep getting exhausted from all the kicking and need to stop after 6 strokes ? BTW, I have bought your book on Amazon(its getting to India slowly), just inspired by your breakdown of skill groups here.
Great information. I have a question for you. On the inhale you mentioned taking a sip of air. Is this like a deep breath all the way down into bottom of the lungs or sip like someone would take when drinking hot chocolate?
Hi Gary, It is more like a sip of hot chocolate. That's a great way to think about it. The exhale will be gentle, if you feel pressure building, let a little out, then hold the breath, let a little out.
Hi Mac, you’re not alone. Be sure to turn your head to the side to take a small “sip” of our through the corner of your mouth. I sometimes get water in my low side cheek, then spit it back out once I rotate my head back down. I have another breathing video coming out soon. I talk more about the sip and some steps to help get you there.
@@TriathlonSkills-SimpleSwims That's probably because I always try to keep my half goggle above the water to keep my body position horizontal during breathing. As a result, I always take a small sip of water whenever I inhale. I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks, Celeste!
Thanks for the great video’s very helpful 😊
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I'm a pretty good OWS swimmer (1:24/100) at Z2, but I really struggle with bilateral breathing. My heartrate skyrockets and I literally feel like I'm panicking when I breathe to my left side. It's really frustrating to where I quit some pool workouts where there's a lot bi lateral sets.
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Thank you for the videos. I am self coaching myself with the TI videos and have run into issues with breathing ( even to the dominant side). I know everyone keeps saying avoid lifting the head, but no matter how much I focus, I tend to lift my head to breath and over rotate and the subsequent strokes fall apart. If I keep the head low, i swallow water. I am going to try this drill, but if you have specific feedback to help here, would appreciate it. (unfortunately, TH-cam doesn't allow me to upload a picture that shows exactly my body position at breath).
Try starting on your back, lead arm extended. Then begin your strokes. After three strokes, stop and start on your back again. After practicing this, after the third stroke roll onto your back again where you started. This would be start on your back, take three strokes, roll back onto your back again. If you feel good, start three more strokes again-if not feeling good and drinking water just stop. Start again.
Celesté - many thanks. I am following the video and able to do 2 turns of what you showed ( unfortunately not sure how good the form is e.g. Triangle / head etc, I will get a video and add further comments). Do advise buying a set of fins because I keep getting exhausted from all the kicking and need to stop after 6 strokes ? BTW, I have bought your book on Amazon(its getting to India slowly), just inspired by your breakdown of skill groups here.
Great information. I have a question for you. On the inhale you mentioned taking a sip of air. Is this like a deep breath all the way down into bottom of the lungs or sip like someone would take when drinking hot chocolate?
Hi Gary, It is more like a sip of hot chocolate. That's a great way to think about it. The exhale will be gentle, if you feel pressure building, let a little out, then hold the breath, let a little out.
Hi Celeste, Thanks for the reply. I always find your information to be very helpful. Have a great holiday weekend.
I always keep swallowing water whenever I inhale.
Hi Mac, you’re not alone. Be sure to turn your head to the side to take a small “sip” of our through the corner of your mouth. I sometimes get water in my low side cheek, then spit it back out once I rotate my head back down. I have another breathing video coming out soon. I talk more about the sip and some steps to help get you there.
@@TriathlonSkills-SimpleSwims That's probably because I always try to keep my half goggle above the water to keep my body position horizontal during breathing. As a result, I always take a small sip of water whenever I inhale. I'm looking forward to your next video. Thanks, Celeste!