The triathlon is certainly one of the most complete aerobic sports. Running, swimming, cycling, but if you think that only in the pool, on the bike or running can improve, think again. Breathe, then you exist. But if we play sports and we assume this axiom, so let’s focus on improving the sport through breathing. Whatever sport you play, you can make remarkable progress with the simple control of your breath.
When swimming
For starters, reduced to zero your intake of water through the nasal passages. In swimming it is important to reduce air intake. Researchers from the University of the Pacific, U.S., found that swimmers who reduced the frequency of breaths of air improves oxygen delivery to muscles. For each air intake try to do eight strokes. At first it will be difficult, but that your muscles will not be entertained in air intakes superfluous, but to economize the air sucked into a puff.
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