Bilateral Breathing in Swimming

We commonly hear about the importance of bilateral breathing, especially in relation to triathlons and distance swimmers. But what is it? Simply put, bilateral breathing is breathing to BOTH SIDES as you swim freestyle. Typically, you breathe every three strokes: 1 stroke is one arm pull or each time your arm enters the water. Should [...]

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More help with breathing in freestyle

Triathletes who did not come from a swimming background can often have a tough time learning how to breathe in freestyle. I have written a couple of articles on this, addressing some of the major issues many people face with breathing. This video shows a drill that adds a nice component to what we already [...]

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