The Pool Sessions #20

Henry Fincher
Aug 21, 2020
1 min read

Updated: Oct 2, 2020

Check out the Guide to the Pool Sessions for help deciphering and using this session!

Introducing hypoxic training techniques, these can be really helpful to relax the stroke and get comfortable with that burning lung feeling that competitive swimmers are all too familiar with! Avoid holding your breath, try to exhale slowly throughout And focus on relaxing. Don’t hyperventilate before doing any breath holding in general as this can be dangerous. It‘s also advisable to have a buddy watching you if you are pushing these types of techniques however there is nothing too challenging here.

Warm Up

400 Choice

4x50 Descend

200 Pull breathing every 5

Main Set 4x50 FS/BK start each length with 12 dolphin kicks

250 as breathing every 3,5,7,5,3 (1L for each)

50 Dolphin kick on back

100 BR 2/3 kick to 1 pull

2x50 UW dolphin kick with fins - slow and gentle

250 as 3,5,7,5,3

50 Dolphin kick on back

2x50 BR pull out repeats (pull to arms by sides, bring arms forward and kick - repeat)