You’re Only Using 30% Of Your Lungs

Did you know you might only use 30% of your lungs when swimming? Find out how to improve your breathing technique and avoid feeling exhausted in the water. Note: Don’t do any of these exercises in the water without supervision or someone else with you.

00:00 Introduction
00:26 Breathing Mechanics and the 30% Rule
01:28 Are You Using Your diaphragm?
03:05 What causes the urge to breathe
04:34 BOLT Score
06:33 How To Develop CO2 Tolerance On Land
07:20 The Snorkel Hack
08:28 CO2 Tolerance Builder (Under Overs)
09:43 FRC Sprints
10:35 Breath Holds
11:29 Takeaways from the session

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Brenton and Mitch were great to work with at the clinic, Good to get video analysis to work on straight away, practice some new drills and go home knowing what you need to work on.

Alex McFadyen

Sydney