[Crashby]

I just finished a practice loop I do in the best time of the season.

I always slow way down after a moderate climb due to usually very labored breathing (I have a touch of asthma).

During this ride, however, I hyperventilated as hard as I could about 30 seconds before the beginning of the grade. As I reached the top, I felt much more energized than usual, and knocked about 4% off my best time... :dancing:

Anyone have any breathing technique stories/ experiences?

- Crashby

 

[Skookum]

I just finished a practice loop I do in the best time of the season.

I always slow way down after a moderate climb due to usually very labored breathing (I have a touch of asthma).

During this ride, however, I hyperventilated as hard as I could about 30 seconds before the beginning of the grade. As I reached the top, I felt much more energized than usual, and knocked about 4% off my best time... :dancing:

Anyone have any breathing technique stories/ experiences?

- Crashby

Haha sounds like a good idea just don't pass out from doing it.

But you're touching on little tricks you can learn by listening to your body. Part of the cool knowledge you get from riding alot.

 

[rvlacich]

When I did swim team I would hyperventilate for 20-30 sec before my run to get an edge over my asthma. I've never done it for biking, but I know of one climb that's perfectly set up for me to try!

 

[flatulant_man]

i found out that if you hyperventilate while bent over untill you're light headed, then stand up, hold your breath, cross your arms over your cheat and back against a wall, and have two friends push hard on your chest, then you will pass out for up to 15 seconds. you wake up and don't know where you are.

 

[rpk1988]

I found that if you focus on your breathing more during long climbs you come out on the end better. I usually take deep, long breathe. And try and slow down the breathing.

 

[ito]

I just pedal fast. I guess I breathe, don't really notice it though.

Cool trick though, I'll pass it on to my sister who has asthma.

The Ito