Learn to Love: Breathing Both Ways


Updated 05/06/08 6:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Learn to Love: Breathing Both Ways

Have I mentioned lately that I love swimming and that it feels like I am dancing a duet with the water? Another thing to love when it comes to swimming is breathing to both sides – it is really helpful if you are swimming for exercise. I know trying to breathe on the side you aren't used to feels extremely awkward and uncomfortable, but in the long run it is well worth conquering the skill of Read more

Learn to Love: Bilateral Breathing in Freestyle


Updated 01/16/08 7:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Learn to Love:  Bilateral Breathing in Freestyle

Swimming is one of my favorite forms of cardio, but if you are going the distance swimming laps of freestyle you're going to want to learn how to breathe to both sides. I know trying to breathe on the side you aren't used to feels extremely awkward and uncomfortable, but in the long run it is well worth conquering the skill of bilateral breathing. You know it is skill since it has such a fancy Read more