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Originally Posted by jon448
Jatx,
I'm actually more of a fan of bilateral breathing when you're even just working out which would force you to breathe every 3rd stroke, unless we're just having stroke counting issues which happens. But if you breathe consistantly to the same side you can either A)develop a hitch in your stroke which reduces effiency or B)put more stress on the off shoulder because when you breathe you typically push harder with the opposite arm so it increases the stress on the rotator cuff. Sorry I'm just getting involved in the swimming discussion now but I missed this topic earlier. Since my winter job is coaching high school swimming I figured I'd toss in my .02. If anyone has specific questions either making up a workout or stroke issues feel free to PM me.
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Good points all around, Jon. I learned bilateral breathing to help me stay on course during really long ocean swims, but just never got into the habit of using it in the pool. Sounds like something to try, and my neck might thank me. Thanks!
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