Breathwork for Triathletes at Playitas Resort, Fuerteventura
Why Triathletes Should Train Their Breathing
Triathlon is a sport where efficiency matters more than raw power. Most triathletes have trained their cardiovascular system extensively. Far fewer have trained their respiratory mechanics. Freediving breathwork provides direct tools for exactly this:
- Diaphragmatic breathing mechanics — reducing energy cost in the swim
- CO₂ tolerance — staying calm and efficient when the effort becomes painful
- Recovery breathing — lowering heart rate faster in transitions
- Mental control — managing psychological pressure in competition
The Swim — Where Breathing Matters Most
Open water swimming creates situations where breathing can become inefficient or panic-driven — sighting, drafting, mass starts. Freediving training addresses this directly. A freediver learns to remain calm when the urge to breathe is strong — exactly the skill needed to control breathing during a hard swim effort, cold water entry or wave impact.
What a Session Looks Like
- Breathing mechanics assessment — where your inefficiencies are
- Diaphragmatic breathing training — building a better breathing base
- CO₂ tolerance exercises — progressive and adapted to your fitness level
- Race-specific application — transition breathing, swim starts, late-race mental control
- A personalised breathing protocol you can use from the next day onwards
Practical Logistics
Sessions last 90 minutes and are entirely land-based — no ocean experience required. Playitas Resort is approximately 15 minutes from Costa Calma. Sessions can be arranged to fit your training block.
One breathwork session during your training camp at Playitas can change how you approach the swim — and how you race.
