Subject: RE: Swimming Breathing Lessons Also, be sure that you are getting the "bad air" out under water, completely. Breathe to both sides, if you aren't allready. I got my start as a distance swimmer (pool and open water ) and found that breathing every 3 or 5 depending on your preference helped to do a few things
1 ) develop balanced muscles!! Breathing only to one side has the same effect of a race horse always running in the same direction..certain muscles become stronger than others and your stroke is not as efficient.
2 ) more important in a race situation, but breathing to both sides helps keep your eyes on the competition. In an open water situation, that means where in the hell you're going.
3 ) Helps you stay "face down" in the water and not "lean" or tilt to the side you always breathe to. Again, helps your hydrodynamics and body position. The more "face down" you are, the better alignment in your spine, and consequently your legs and arms. It's all about efficiency. Swim smarter, not harder . good luck!
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