Week 25 | Summary ✌️+🟥
This week’s hypoxic training showed real progress. Hitting 108m DNF on a full breath was a huge confidence boost, proving I have more in reserve for max attempts when I will add few air packs. I also repeated my 50m pool sessions with less effort, improved breath control, and better awareness.
This week marked another step forward in my hypoxic training, with noticeable improvements in both awareness and adaptation. I also repeated my usual submax and CO₂ training (fixed top time drills) in a 50m pool—this time with much less effort. A week ago, the same session felt draining; I was too distracted by the unfamiliar environment, the movement of other swimmers, and the overall mental load of adjusting to a new space. This time, I stayed focused and finished feeling strong.
A key breakthrough came with my breathing strategy. Instead of using 20 extra packs of air before the dive, I opted for a regular full breath—and still managed to cover the same submax distance: 109m DNF. This was a huge confidence boost, showing me that I still have plenty of reserve when I need it. Knowing that I can tap into those extra packs for competitions and max attempts is reassuring.
My RV (residual volume) sessions also showed improvement. While I still reached hypoxia, I was able to exit at the right moment, which has been a challenge in the past. The biggest win? Gaining control over the final phase of my dive. Even when I fail, I no longer feel lost in those last moments. I still don’t experience strong contractions, but my brain remains engaged, and that’s a huge shift.
Trainings summary
These are my trainings - a blend of structured routines and personal adaptations. If you’re curious about the specifics of each drill type and want tips on how to incorporate them into your own practice, stay tuned for my upcoming posts. There’s much more to share!
