Ok so I don't mean to be a PITA. But I forgot to ask about breathing!
I'm starting to find a 'rhythm' with freestyle- backstroke let's not even go there- I get so distracted by the water splashing into my nose that I lose concentration quickly.
But with freestyle- is it normal to feel as though you need to be out of the water longer to catch a breath as you get tired? I am noticing I get very haphazard in and out of the water (when I go take a breath and blow massive bubbles in the water) with my breathing when exhaustion sets in and I am just wondering if this is something experience will take care of in the long run.Thanks again! You guys rock :)
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I am not completely certain that I understand you but you should never really hold your breath. As long as your face in in the water you should begin a controlled exhale that should complete about the time you take your next breath. If you are trying to exhale and inhale while your mouth is out of the water then you will find yourself needing more time on your side. If you are doing this correctly then you might just be a little out of shape and your body is not operating at peak efficiency just yet.
I am not completely certain that I understand you but you should never really hold your breath. As long as your face in in the water you should begin a controlled exhale that should complete about the time you take your next breath. If you are trying to exhale and inhale while your mouth is out of the water then you will find yourself needing more time on your side. If you are doing this correctly then you might just be a little out of shape and your body is not operating at peak efficiency just yet.
