Breathing Technique - BreathPlay

jsumara

In the video from tonight's chat, Coach P was discussing the NC Blue Ridge Parkway rides in the mountains. He mentioned the importance of focusing on breathing *out* to ensue that all the CO2 exits and that inhalation would naturally occur. This reminded me of an article I read last year about a breathing technique called BreathPlay. It's about establishing a rhythm that pushes air out more "beats" than are used to take air in. The studies showed that BreathPlay significantly increased endurance and improved aerobic capacity.
Here's the link:
http://lavamagazine.com/training/breathing-techniques-for-the-bike/#axzz2TEAH6gOY

I've used it more in running than biking because the rhythm is easier for me to establish.
Anyone heard of this/used it? What do you think?

Joe Matchette

Jim - That was a great article -- thanks. I have heard of something like this before --- from a guy named Vince Palko -- but that was mostly for running. I will be giving this a try on my next bike.
Thx,