Why the study?
Does controlled frequency breathing alter blood lactate and metabolic responses in competitive collegiate swimmers during graded swimming?
Does controlled frequency breathing alter blood lactate and metabolic responses in competitive collegiate swimmers during graded swimming?
Controlled frequency breathing during swimming reduces ventilation, VO2, and heart rate, but does not alter blood lactate concentrations, suggesting coaches should adjust HR training zones when using this technique.
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May warrant HR zone adjustment with CFB in swimmers; leaves open effects on training adaptations and performance.
West et al. (2005) studied this question.
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