I have been trying for 2 years off and on to get into swimming, but between my stroke and breathing I am feeling very discouraged:help: I am a 47 year old woman who cycles, runs and works out like crazy, but get me in a pool and all bets are off, which has been very humbling:( I have just started to work with a swim coach to help me with my stroke, which is a work in progress and I can't seem to get my breathing under control. I am completely out of breath after one lap so I have to stop to catch my breath. I breathe on both sides, which I feel more comfortable, but I am struggling. Any helpful hints?
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I try to never hold my breath. As soon as I take my breath and turn my face back into the water I immeidately begin exhaling in a controlled fashion. Just as you are about to take your next breath you should be completing the exhale from the previous breath. It sounds complicated but it will be quite simple once you apply the idea. I was also taught to apply more effort to your exhale than you inhale to make sure you are ridding yourself of as much C02 as possible. Let us know how things work out. Good luck.
I try to never hold my breath. As soon as I take my breath and turn my face back into the water I immeidately begin exhaling in a controlled fashion. Just as you are about to take your next breath you should be completing the exhale from the previous breath. It sounds complicated but it will be quite simple once you apply the idea. I was also taught to apply more effort to your exhale than you inhale to make sure you are ridding yourself of as much C02 as possible. Let us know how things work out. Good luck.
