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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That is exactly what I am doing wrong is holding my breath. Sometimes I feel like I get it and then I start getting anxious trying to remember everything so I panic...ugh! Sheesh trying to be "fishlike" without gills and fins is hard! I will practice breathing because I know once I FINALLY get that part I can move forward in improving my overall stroke. Thanks!
That is exactly what I am doing wrong is holding my breath. Sometimes I feel like I get it and then I start getting anxious trying to remember everything so I panic...ugh! Sheesh trying to be "fishlike" without gills and fins is hard! I will practice breathing because I know once I FINALLY get that part I can move forward in improving my overall stroke. Thanks!
