More on Breathing

May 202012

The folks at Swim Smooth have a helpful post on breathing in freestyle. Check it out!

Two Quick Tips If You Struggle With Breathing

Swim Science

ACTN3 and Swimming Performance May 22, 2013
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} If you stay current with the scientific literature, you've undoubtedly noticed an increase in publications on genetics and performance, specifically ACTN3. ACTN3 and ACTN2 are major components of the skeletal mus […]
Lactate is a Scapegoat for Fatigue May 21, 2013
In swimming and sports, many coaches associate lactate and lactic acid with fatigue. Unfortunately, lactate is a scapegoat! During a fatiguing event, many physiological processes occur (and increase in lactate being one), yet little is mentioned about the other processes. Lactate may get a bad wrap, as it is currently the standard for measuring fatigue, but […]
Reliability Rating of Perceived Exertion in Swimming. Part II May 20, 2013
The best swimmers are renowned for knowing their bodies well. Whether it’s an internal clock to hit exact splits, or understanding the limits of one’s physical capacity, there’s no doubt that internal perception is a valued athletic skill. In general, ratings of perceived exertion have been shown to correlate with actual output both in swimming and other s […]
Weekly Round-up May 19, 2013
5 Traits of Successful Athletes Should Force, Power, and RFD Outputs be Primary Considerations for Exercise Selection? […]
Friday Interview: Takanobu Okamoto Ph D Discusses Foam Rolling and Arterial Mobility May 17, 2013
1. Please introduce yourself to the readers (how you started in the profession, education, credentials, experience, etc.).I'm Takanobu Okamoto, professor of nippon sport science university. I'm scientist of exercise physiology.2. You recently published an article on arterial function and foam rolling, could you briefly explain your pertinent findin […]

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